Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Mikey on August 22, 2015, 08:59:00 PM

Title: Remote pre load
Post by: Mikey on August 22, 2015, 08:59:00 PM
Finally got the bike, I found the ride a little hard after the GS so I went to adjust the rear preload and found the adjuster extremely hard to turn. Should it be so stiff or is there something wrong with it?
Title: Re: Remote pre load
Post by: Delfox on August 22, 2015, 09:00:48 PM
sounds like its seized mate
Title: Re: Remote pre load
Post by: tapps on August 22, 2015, 09:04:24 PM
i had the same issue with mine,theres a thread on here.i unbolted mine,suspended it upside down & sprayed wd40 between the cylinder & the black cap.left it over night,its been ok since,you need to turn it occasionally to keep it free.hope this helps you out.
Title: Re: Remote pre load
Post by: Debs on August 22, 2015, 10:23:33 PM
My repair..

http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=4064.msg56053#msg56053
Title: Re: Remote pre load
Post by: O.C. on August 23, 2015, 05:40:06 PM
It's a common problem Mikey, but don't worry its easy to fix as Debs' repair demonstrates ....she's a bit of a star ya know  :yes: :mfr_lol:   
Title: Re: Remote pre load
Post by: Mikey on August 25, 2015, 09:07:56 AM
Thanks for the replies. I've considered doing the repair but decided on reflection I'll take it back to the dealers cos I've got three months guarantee  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Remote pre load
Post by: virginiajim on August 26, 2015, 11:18:00 AM
They'll probably replace it then.  I can't see them cleaning it up.
Title: Re: Remote pre load
Post by: O.C. on August 26, 2015, 04:18:01 PM
Quote from: Mikey on August 25, 2015, 09:07:56 AM
Thanks for the replies. I've considered doing the repair but decided on reflection I'll take it back to the dealers cos I've got three months guarantee  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Good plan ...I didn't know about your warranty ~ tell the dealer its a well known problem and insist on a new replacement  :yes:

Like Jim said    :agree: