minner Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Let me preface this by acknowledging that it's almost unbelievable that I could actually do this to my bike. Embarrassment aside: I overturned the spring preload adjusting ring (in the decreasing preload direction, turning clockwise if the ring is viewed front the rear of the bike). I was trying to experiment with the extreme settings and made the ignorant assumption that the mechanism would not allow me to overturn it. That said, I probably only overturned 1-2 clicks. The ajusting tool provided is now incapable of turning the ring in the opposite direction (in my hands at least). I tried to force it but the tool is becoming damaged from the repeated force on the most distal aspect of the hooked end. Any tips for breaking this loose? I'd rather avoid the dealer for this issue but will bring it in if those with experience recommend it. http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy127/mikemnop/IMG_0047.jpg http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy127/mikemnop/IMG_0052.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 You may have bent the stepped ring or forced the stop under it a pic may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotaryryan24 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Try a large flat blade screw driver set at the bottom of the notch on the adjuster then use a heavy hammer to hit the screw drive the proper direction. Sometimes it will work sometimes it won't. If it doesn't seam to be working stop before you damage the adjuster. You do or don't Then your dead. To order a tail tidy click One-off-fabrication.myshopify.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochips Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I'm having trouble following. If you decrease the preload all the way, wouldn't you just run into the wall at the highest preload setting? I'll have to take a look at the bike later, maybe I'm missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviede Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I'm having trouble following. If you decrease the preload all the way, wouldn't you just run into the wall at the highest preload setting? I'll have to take a look at the bike later, maybe I'm missing something.That's what I'm thinking... if you go past the highest pre-load it goes back to the softest and you can't go past the softest setting 2015 Matte Metallic Grey FZ-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maalna2 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww330/maalna2/Mobile%20Uploads/image-2.jpg Here is a picture of the Shock I took this weekend when I had a question about it. I agree with what everyone is saying if it is in the softest setting you cant go to the highest due to it being up against the "wall". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochips Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Rereading, I think you are just at the lowest preload setting and trying to get it to jump the wall to the highest preload, which it won't do. Turning clockwise from the rear of the bike is increasing the preload, not decreasing. If I'm right here, there is nothing wrong, you are just at the lowest preload setting, you can only turn it clockwise which would increase the preload. When it's not at the lowest preload, you can turn it in both directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 minner is going to feel real silly when he reads this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassecou Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 minner is going to feel real silly when he reads this.I think minner should be expelled from this site for a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minner Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Thank you Potatochips. This was the issue. My bike is sandwiched between two cars in a public garage and I'm only home at night so seeing that notch was difficult. I just kept turning clockwise (from the rear view) and slowly increased the preload to the correct setting. Much better now. Embarrassed ? Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted December 11, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2014 I would say I have never said anything embarrassing on the forum, but Guru would just find and post them all . I am glad to hear that there is nothing wrong with your bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted December 11, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2014 I don't think you should be embarrassed, stuff like this happens. Talking about embarrassing, you are not alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 If you never made a mistake you never did anything alls well that ends well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochips Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 It didn't dawn on me till later what the problem was, it's so simple. I figured you just didn't get down and look at what was going on. As said, we all have those moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFDFF Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 What settings are you all running yours at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassecou Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 This was a very human mistake, you should laugh about it and learn from it. For me at 157lb, I like the comfort of setting it on [HASH]3. With my daughter +130lb, I like it on [HASH]7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhalla Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 What settings are you all running yours at? I weigh 220 and have it set at "7". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 About 200lb set on 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thank you Potatochips. This was the issue. My bike is sandwiched between two cars in a public garage and I'm only home at night so seeing that notch was difficult. I just kept turning clockwise (from the rear view) and slowly increased the preload to the correct setting. Much better now. Embarrassed ? Yes! Well at least embarrassment did not cost any $$$. So you took one for the team. Glad it wasn't me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minner Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 There are quality people on this forum. Proud to be associated A setting of 6 city and 7 canyons seems the best for me at 200 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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