Hi Guys,
My rear suspension is seized. I mean the knob cannot be turned. Only with a tool. Although not sure if it really affects anything. Is there a way to fix this (inexpensive)?
Thank you!
Safe ride!
Cheers :-)
i had the same on mine,i unbolted the cylinder,suspended it upside down & applied WD40 so it went down the side of the cylinder,into where the back adjuster is.i left mine over night,then refitted it & it seemed to turn okay,another tip is turn it occasionally.remembering how many click's you turn it so you can adjust to where it was before.hope this is of help to you.
This? http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=4064.0
In searching this I came upon an MGvalerio :cry: video post (deleted unfortunately).
Found this on youtube..
http://youtu.be/JRXBD4wz3DE
His youtube channel is still live. I think I'm going to download some of them before they disappear. RIP MG....
Thank you Guys!
the post 2010 bike has a slightly different adjuster to the video and sealed, although the wd40 advice should work regardless
Quote from: viper on February 12, 2015, 06:34:14 PM
the post 2010 bike has a slightly different adjuster to the video and sealed, although the wd40 advice should work regardless
mine's a 2011 (CBF) it worked on mine.
Here's how I fixed my 2010- Preload Adjuster...
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=4064.msg56053#msg56053
Thanks :-)
Quote from: Débs on February 12, 2015, 07:51:57 PM
Here's how I fixed my 2010- Preload Adjuster...
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=4064.msg56053#msg56053
Brilliant post Debs and so straight forward :)
Mines got repaired under warranty although warranty had expired by 3 months so it must be a common problem.
All the grief of fixing them, soaking them in WD40/or oil, and all that :shit: can be avoided by simply stretching a balloon over the adjuster body so stopping the shite getting in in the first place. :yes:
Here we go again....condom for the adjuster. :banana:
Quote from: virginiajim on February 20, 2015, 11:10:19 AM
Here we go again....condom for the adjuster. :banana:
It is exactly the same pre-load adjuster on my Versys 1000 which has done 25,000 miles, every single one of them whilst a balloon has been in situ. And the adjuster still works perfectly. By 25,000 miles the GTR had 3 replacement shocks. The balloon fix sounds a bit naff BUT it costs nowt and it WORKS. :yes:
Quote from: 100milesaway on February 20, 2015, 12:19:52 PM
It is exactly the same pre-load adjuster on my Versys 1000 which has done 25,000 miles, every single one of them whilst a balloon has been in situ. And the adjuster still works perfectly. By 25,000 miles the GTR had 3 replacement shocks. The balloon fix sounds a bit naff BUT it costs nowt and it WORKS. :yes:
He's right though ya know....always practice safe :oops: :mfr_lol: