Jabba
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« on: May 01, 2009, 09:39:03 AM » |
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I can't adjust them by hand... and a strap wrench doesn't work.
Is there anything special about a spanner?
I went to the Progressive web site even, and they don't say anything about it.
Thanks in advance!
Jabba
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Jeff K
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2009, 10:21:31 AM » |
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They don't make a wrench to fit it.
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Steve K (IA)
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2009, 10:27:59 AM » |
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I use a strap wrench. Got a Lg and Sm one in the same package at Sears years ago. I use the Lg one for the shocks and the Sm one for the oil filter.
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Tundra
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« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2009, 10:33:50 AM » |
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Jabba, I adjusted mine when the bags were off, right after installing them. (two hands) Skinned off a few knuckles testing all of those setting too! You can purchase a rubber non-slip strap wrench inexpensively at most auto parts stores, or even in Sears or Wal-Mart. That works well and will save your knuckles! My advice, not that it was asked for, but don't waste your time with the lower 5 or 6 settings. 7 turns out is the lowest I use, then accordingly for the wife and or gear. (full turns) Mark the cap with a magic marker as a refferance point, then wipe off with Windex when done. 
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Bob E.
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« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2009, 10:48:58 AM » |
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It also seems to help alot of you place the bike on a jack to remove the load from the shocks. I know it doesn't sound like much, but even my ATV is nearly impossible to adjust the shock under it's own weight. But put it up on a stand and you can practically adjust it by hand. Also, spray the adjustment collar with silicone spray or some other lube.
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2009, 11:08:08 AM » |
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Since you said a strap wrench won't work, I recommend you spray some WD-40 type of lubricant up into the cap on top of the springs. Mine wouldn't turn either, and I tracked it to dirt and some rust tying the springs and cap/cover together. Works fine since.
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Jabba
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« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2009, 02:27:56 PM » |
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OK thanks. I adjusted mine by hand 3 or 4 years ago when I 1st got them and they are only about 2 turns out. I have been wanting more for a while... and ave not been able to turn them.
I'll look for a better strap wrench, and I'll try adjusting them with the weight off them when I am changing my tire thois weekend.
Thanks all!
Jabba
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Bonzo
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2009, 03:35:02 PM » |
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Small Strap wrench
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TearlessTom
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« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2009, 09:04:11 PM » |
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Mine were stuck for a while too. I had to put some penetrating oil around the top and let it seep in as was recommended by the Progressive Tech. It worked great now no problems adjusting.
Also like said before. If needed take the weight off the bike with a jack but since lubricating this has not been needed.
Tom
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« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2009, 09:04:46 AM » |
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I thought I saw a spanner for Progressives in a Dennis Kirk catalog?
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