Just bought a 10 plate GTR and cannot turn the preload adjuster at all. As I am a big lad I need to add a bit but cannot turn it all and cannot work out if it is screwed all the way in and seized or all the way out and seized??? :ohplease:
Usual problem on these bikes, undo it from the bike and pit it in a plastic bag upside down with some penetrating oil inside, you might need a bit and leave it to seep inside, it will recover and then you can adjust it.
Debs of this forum did hers and had some pictures of exactly how she did it, my explanation is a rough idea of what she did.
All is not lost.
Alan
Thanks mate
Like Al says, and here's the link :yes:
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=4064.msg56053#msg56053
Thanks for the link OC
Just noticed that Debs takes great care of her knobs as they lay carefully posed on what appears to be pink cushions :eek:
:mfr_lol:
Mine felt a bit rough the other day and this link really helps show you what your going to find
Nice one Debs :yes:
Quote from: Charlie747 on June 07, 2016, 10:16:21 PM
Thanks for the link OC
Just noticed that Debs takes great care of her knobs as they lay carefully posed on what appears to be pink cushions :eek:
:mfr_lol:
Mine felt a bit rough the other day and this link really helps show you what your going to find
Nice one Debs :yes:
:whistling: :mfr_lol:
What are we going to do with you, Charlie?
Thanks all.
Knobs can be a problem especially after a heavy night!
Over the years I've met some proper knobs :mfr_lol:
I've seen quite a few driving and quite a few driving like one :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Trophyrider on June 07, 2016, 06:47:19 PM
Just bought a 10 plate GTR and cannot turn the preload adjuster at all. As I am a big lad I need to add a bit but cannot turn it all and cannot work out if it is screwed all the way in and seized or all the way out and seized??? :ohplease:
If you can't free it up call me I have a low mileage 09 (better made) for sale if required
Coman
My 14 yr old son is currently being a right knob if that helps any ? Little sh!t
Quote from: UncleBigBad on June 09, 2016, 09:12:00 PM
My 14 yr old son is currently being a right knob if that helps any ? Little sh!t
He's not called Kevin is he ? :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on June 09, 2016, 09:16:41 PM
He's not called Kevin is he ? :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol: no sorry, but you can have him for a weekend if you need a pseudo-Kevin to gently massage in a warm & loving environment into shape !! I would say knock into shape but fear I may be arrested
Quote from: UncleBigBad on June 09, 2016, 09:26:11 PM
:mfr_lol: no sorry, but you can have him for a weekend if you need a pseudo-Kevin to gently massage in a warm & loving environment into shape !! I would say knock into shape but fear I may be arrested
Thanks.................................................................but no thanks
Good luck :mfr_lol:
I meet a complete knob this morning reversing back up a slip road onto the A14 W.T.F :2guns:
Did you manage to get yer knob moving Trophyrider?
Can daughters fall into the "knob" category aswell as sons?
It may help to categorize some questionable behavior! or not. :hammer:
Quote from: Tony on June 13, 2016, 12:39:46 PM
Can daughters fall into the "knob" category aswell as sons?
It may help to categorize some questionable behavior! or not. :hammer:
:nono: :no:
Understood Debs :sweatdrop:
Don't suppose anyone has the pics Debs posted on here - not available now & would be handy to see what to expect when pulling the adjuster apart! 🤔
I did mine last year, while I serviced the bike, without dismantling.
I removed the rear shock completely from the bike, and with the adjuster unit held vertically in a vice, drilled a 3mm hole in the top of the adjuster knob where the line joins the H and S letters. You have to have the hole inside the rim of the adjuster body but not central, so as to clear the spindle.
I poured very thin penetrating oil in to the hole and left it for a day or two. Empty the oil through the hole and repeat a couple of times, turning the knob to free it up. After a few times the adjuster will start to free off and you will be surprised at the amount of crap that comes out when you empty the penetrating oil.
If you do not want to remove the shock absorber, you could unbolt the adjuster and support it next to the bike I suppose.
I just unbolted the adjuster from the bike, put it in a sandwich bag, filled it with penetrating oil and then taped it up. Left it for a day then tried it once or twice. It's been ok ever since.
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http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=6464.msg88044#msg88044
Quote from: UncleBigBad on June 09, 2016, 09:26:11 PM
:mfr_lol: no sorry, but you can have him for a weekend if you need a pseudo-Kevin to gently massage in a warm & loving environment into shape !! I would say knock into shape but fear I may be arrested
Thanks for the offer, but I sort my sock drawer out at weekends :mfr_lol: