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1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: MGvalerio on September 05, 2013, 06:52:05 AM

Title: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: MGvalerio on September 05, 2013, 06:52:05 AM
Simple maintenance.

http://youtu.be/ret2_zXP_xs



MG valerio. :cool:
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: O.C. on September 05, 2013, 08:33:13 AM
 :clap: A simple fix for a common problem  :clap:
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Bryn on September 05, 2013, 08:45:59 AM
Thanks for that MG... I think I will be in the garage within the hour   :laugh:
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Bryn on September 05, 2013, 10:06:07 AM
Done     :cool:

While I had it in bits I slipped a bit of cycle inner tube rubber over the body... that will help to keep out the crud, once the top screwed back in the inner tube can be rolled over it 
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: pistole on September 05, 2013, 10:19:20 AM
do note that the newer models have pre-load adjusters without the removable part which MG was able to unscrew to open it up.

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Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Alfor on September 05, 2013, 05:33:05 PM
I have the newer version, there must be a way in which it can be taken apart as the constant siezing up is getting iratating!!  :hammer: :hammer:
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Wirralmark on September 05, 2013, 08:19:19 PM
I have the newer one which seized. As advised on here, I unbolted it from frame, inverted it, sprayed WD40 liberally, wrapped it in plastic bag overnight. Good as new next morning. I give it a twists every week or so and all is good. Hope this helps.

Mark
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Bryn on September 07, 2013, 04:21:53 PM
I found when mine came apart it was the main screw thread that had corrosion... Once cleaned up with a wire brush, and a liberal coating of LM grease it's godd to go... The stiffness has been bugging me since I got the bike a year ago... So really pleased to see MG's video ( Hadn't occurred to me to take it to pieces..thought the bits liberated would explode all over the garage )  :shocked:
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: pistole on September 14, 2013, 03:03:36 PM
soaked in oil. applied wd40. then manipulated it bit by bit. good as new now.

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Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Johnnie boy on November 08, 2013, 01:03:03 PM
Just had mine on my 2011 model replaced as 'a gesture of goodwill' by kawasaki six months out of warranty with a little help from M.C.S. Renfrew so they obviously recognise a problem. But much appreciated by me. :grin:
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Ant on November 08, 2013, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: pistole on September 14, 2013, 03:03:36 PM
soaked in oil. applied wd40. then manipulated it bit by bit. good as new now.

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:agree: Same here, but without the need to soak in oil.  Disconnected it and applied WD so it ran around adjuster knob, then turned it the correct way round until it was free. I can now adjust while on the bike if necessary...... 
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Stephen.Stallebrass on November 08, 2013, 08:31:05 PM
I'll have to play with my knob 2mora...  :whistling:
Title: Re: Preload of the shock absorber control knob blocked.
Post by: Bryn on November 09, 2013, 09:09:52 AM
Quote from: Stephen.Stallebrass on November 08, 2013, 08:31:05 PM
I'll have to play with my knob 2mora...  :whistling:

usually I'd say post a picture... but on this occasion ....... :no:
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