Preload adjustment on 749

lancisto · 21-Mar-2006, 15:45

Can someone out there advise as to the best way to adjust the rear preload on a 749. There just doesnt seem to be enough room to turn the rings with a "C" spaner and using a punch and hammer just seems a bit gash to me.
Cheers

KeefyB · 21-Mar-2006, 18:18

Punch and hammer I'm afraid,.....unless you want to unbolt the shock and do it out of the bike.
I use a bit of alloy bar,.....does'nt mark the collars too bad.......

lancisto · 21-Mar-2006, 20:51

Thanks Keefy, punch and hammer it is then.

Don't you just love them Italians

twpd · 21-Mar-2006, 22:55

You can buy ratchet c-spanners you know.

KeefyB · 22-Mar-2006, 07:41

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Originally posted by twpd
You can buy ratchet c-spanners you know.

True,....but there just is'nt a lot of space there to get a decent purchace on the collars.

andyb · 22-Mar-2006, 10:41

ONce youve undone the lock nut, increasing the preload aint that bad using a c spanner, youve just got to be a bit inventive with turning it....and watch damaging your frame paint!

lancisto · 22-Mar-2006, 11:39

I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it.

andyb · 22-Mar-2006, 11:50

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Originally posted by lancisto
I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it.

yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.

Loz · 22-Mar-2006, 21:23

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Originally posted by andyb
yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.

Yes, rideouts, trackdays and such ...

andyb · 23-Mar-2006, 01:39

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Originally posted by Loz

Quote:

Originally posted by andyb
yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.

Yes, rideouts, trackdays and such ...

you cad you!

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21-Mar-2006, 15:45	#1
lancisto Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 109 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk Preload adjustment on 749 Can someone out there advise as to the best way to adjust the rear preload on a 749. There just doesnt seem to be enough room to turn the rings with a "C" spaner and using a punch and hammer just seems a bit gash to me. Cheers Reply

21-Mar-2006, 18:18	#2
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... Punch and hammer I'm afraid,.....unless you want to unbolt the shock and do it out of the bike. I use a bit of alloy bar,.....does'nt mark the collars too bad....... Reply

21-Mar-2006, 20:51	#3
lancisto Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 109 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk Thanks Keefy, punch and hammer it is then. Don't you just love them Italians Reply

21-Mar-2006, 22:55	#4
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 You can buy ratchet c-spanners you know. Reply

22-Mar-2006, 10:41	#6
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! ONce youve undone the lock nut, increasing the preload aint that bad using a c spanner, youve just got to be a bit inventive with turning it....and watch damaging your frame paint! Reply

22-Mar-2006, 11:39	#7
lancisto Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 109 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norfolk I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it. Reply