Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Alfor on June 02, 2013, 07:43:37 PM

Title: Rear adjuster again
Post by: Alfor on June 02, 2013, 07:43:37 PM
I'm sure I read recently that someone had a fix for freeing off the adjuster but I am unable to find the thread despite searching.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Cheers,

Allan
Title: Re: Rear adjuster again
Post by: Lonewolf on June 02, 2013, 08:10:20 PM
I think from memory it was to release the adjuster from the frame, suspend it upside down and squirt lots of Wd40 under the adjuster knob, perhaps ACF 50 will do the same job, leave it then overnight soaking and that would cure it.


I believe it was Neil, SirTou who suggested the above, although I could be wrong.
Title: Re: Rear adjuster again
Post by: Alfor on June 02, 2013, 09:17:14 PM
Top man - thank you!

Will give it a go and see what happens
Title: Re: Rear adjuster again
Post by: Alfor on June 03, 2013, 07:33:58 PM
Quote from: Lonewolf on June 02, 2013, 08:10:20 PM
I think from memory it was to release the adjuster from the frame, suspend it upside down and squirt lots of Wd40 under the adjuster knob, perhaps ACF 50 will do the same job, leave it then overnight soaking and that would cure it.


I believe it was Neil, SirTou who suggested the above, although I could be wrong.

Well that free'd it off from being completely seized. It's still tight so may have another go at the weekend.

I thought it would have a o-ring in it so avoided oil thinking the o-ring may grow slightly. I guess it must be tight aluminium clearances inside.

Thanks again Lonewolf - appreciated!!
Title: Re: Rear adjuster again
Post by: Ros on June 03, 2013, 08:44:07 PM
As the actress said to the bishop, mine's always been pretty tight...