Rear pre-load adjuster

[100milesaway]

geoff.. you will soon be running out of "MATES"  unless you've bought the "BUMPER" multi coloured 12 pack

  Hey I'm 64 me ya know .

[2kwacks]

  Hey I'm 64 me ya know .

exactly.. "MATES" have a use by date "YA KNOW"  plus it would be a  ing shame to let them just perish away it's ironic really, because there still protecting your interests..

[Deon]

I know one has to be careful with what you spray into the adjuster to prevent it from seizing up. Would using a PTFE lubricant be OK ( Wynflon ). Or could this also have a negative affect on the rubber seals inside the adjuster ?

Advice please !!!!!!!!!!!!

Deon

[O.C.]

I would be a bit reluctant to spray anything inside there, as I'm not sure what seals etc are likely to be affected by that Deon, however I understand that a chain adjustment mechanism exists within the unit so a dose of WD or similar every so often may not be a bad idea.

[Deon]

WD40 is a releasing agent so I would not put that in there ( that WILL affect the rubber seals ).

What's your take on the PTFE lubricant though ??

Deon

[O.C.]

I'm certainly no expert Deon, but quick research shows that PTFE is  either a water or solvent based material, and I copied this which might add some explanation

MAC 422 Water Based PTFE Dry Film Lubricant
Water based, bonded PTFE dry film lubricant and coating that will bond tenaciously to all surfaces. Will provide a colorless coating with excellent lubricity and a low coefficient of friction. Provides excellent stick slip properties. Stable to 550°F.
Typical Applications:
Antistick Coating, Assembly Lubricant, Chutes, Conveyor Belts, Dry Film Lubricant, Gaskets, Glass, Holding Tanks, Leather, Locks, Metals, Paper, Plastics, Processing Equipment, Pulleys, Rubber, Slides, Sliding Doors & Windows, Sliding Surfaces, Solid Film Lubricant, Spray Booths, Vending Machines, Wood
Materials:
Metal, Plastics, Rubber

[Deon]

Yep, got all that when I did my research ( Google is my best friend ).
However, I still do not know whether or not this could cause damage to the rubber seals in the adjuster as it does not mention whether or not it is a releasing agent.
Hopefully someone on this forum has the answer ??

Deon

[100milesaway]

Deon, there is no mention in any Kawasaki litarature, or service procedures about any fluid/maintanance spray etc being sprayed up the adjuster. It's very simple, the adjuster is a no maintanance unit, all the stories of spraying this, that, or the other up, or around it, are simply a load of tosh. I f it's gone stiff and/or stopped working it needs a new one, and Kawasaki are not shy about replacing them under warranty.                 Whilst on the subject Roger obviously believes that the adjuster inside is moved by wire,or chain, whilst I am led to believe that the unit is hydraulic. Does anyone actually KNOW the truth? .

[O.C.]

Geoff, I looked on the maintenance PDF and couldn't see anything that answered that question

It remains one of the great unsolved mysteries

I do agree with you, that if the unit is knackered, then get it changed Kawasaki are aware of the 'problem'

[100milesaway]

Geoff, I looked on the maintenance PDF and couldn't see anything that answered that question

It remains one of the great unsolved mysteries

I do agree with you, that if the unit is knackered, then get it changed Kawasaki are aware of the 'problem'

My mate Gordon would love to come across one, so that he can take it to his man cave and operate on it, and I want to be there as he dons is rubber gloves and makes the first incition. .

[viper]

to me , the unit feels like its just cable operated, the adjuster knob feels like its turning a mechanism that pulls or releases the cable. Ive always been of the opinion that the siezing is actually at the shock absorber end rather than the adjuster end and spraying various products into it and protecting your knob with a condom wont do a fat lot of good. regular exercise of the knob is the best prevention.

BTW, ive got a neoprene shock tube on mine, vowed id not have a hugger again, dont know if the shocktube is anygood or not but not had a siezed shock after 2 years, although i regularly adjust it as we ride , 1 up , 2 up, luggage ect