06-28-2015, 04:14 PM
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Old School Shock Adjustment
My bike has these old school rear shocks. The shock appears to be adjustable by twisting the shock to the different notches. I tried to twist by hand and it won't budge. Do I need a special tool? The notch it is in now, is that the firmest setting or the softest setting?
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06-28-2015, 04:25 PM
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Well I just ran across this. It is certainly inexpensive enough so I ordered it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669229927 / |
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06-29-2015, 01:20 AM
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You have the correct type of tool, just make sure that it fits as shocks come with different diameter collars. Adjusting the collar will be easier with the back wheel off the ground and the weight off the suspension.
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06-29-2015, 10:11 AM
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What every body said.
However, I found that the spanner that came with my new Progressive shocks to be too short to be useful. In it's stead, I found that a Sugino Bicycle Bottom Bracket Lock Ring Tool to be the cats patootie. http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...NF3XB7oZWw.jpg I wouldn't go out of my way to hunt one down, just if you come across one cheap, snag it.
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06-29-2015, 11:49 AM
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I just put a heavy pair of gloves on and twist it by hand. I do that while the shock is mounted to the bike, so I'm not trying to hold the shock at the same time. Don't rest on the seat while trying to turn it, because you'll apply more pressure to the spring.
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07-07-2015, 09:31 PM
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Id say thsts the softest setting. If it wont budgr with s spanner wrench double check that its actually made to be adjusted. I have found some chinese parts lare made to look like they do something that they dont. Usually functional quality is good but they just use a little window dressing
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07-07-2015, 09:37 PM
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Yep my wrench arrived and I did adjust the shocks. I went to the stiffest position and the bike almost jarred me off the seat. I backed the shocks off one position and feels really good. I was surprised how much difference the little adjustments made.
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07-08-2015, 12:14 AM
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Glad that worked out and you could find your happy place. :-D
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07-08-2015, 11:38 AM
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What kind of bike is that, Adjuster?
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07-08-2015, 01:37 PM
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Thats my Chinabike Honda Cub clone. I am getting ready for some new mods. Already installed a 125cc motor. Now I am getting ready to do a forward carb mount and a new fuel tank. And a UNI 2 stage filter. I am really having problems with the exhaust. I need to find a performance exhaust for the 125cc engine. Right now I am using the original 49cc exhaust and I am concerned it is too restrictive. When I get the mods done I will post a new video. My new tank already arrived but they sent the wrong color, I ordered chrome and they sent black. Still waiting on the carburetor rotating adapter and air filter. The bike was perfectly fine when it arrived in a box at my front door. But man I love messing with this stuff.
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14447 / |
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07-09-2015, 12:49 AM
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I'm with you! I can't leave stuff alone.
I'm interested in your entire project, but mostly the forward carb mount.
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07-09-2015, 09:43 AM
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Weld I am using one of these for the carb. It allows you to index the carb in almost any position you want. The forward mounted carb is mainly for looks but I might get better performance because now my intake manifold will be much shorter.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161686498458...S:1123&vxp=mtr / |
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