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Jimbo97
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« on: October 11, 2014, 01:29:31 PM » |
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On my 1997 Valkyrie Std. The rear shocks are set on high one setting past 5. I put the spanner with the extension on and I can't get them to move down to 5 or lower. They will not move any ideas?
Jim
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2014, 02:25:52 PM » |
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Probably have to go straight to one then up to 5. They wont stop spinning will go so gar then the spring returns to the #1 setting.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2014, 02:53:03 PM » |
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My suggestion: pull harder; they take a lot of force. If that doesn't work, pull the opposite direction and be prepared for the big "BANG" when they go from 5 to 1. That being said, it should be easier to go to a lower level than to a higher level.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2014, 02:54:57 PM » |
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If they're past 5, then they should have dropped back to #1. Once past 5 you can't turn them backward, only turn them forward as mentioned above.
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Patrick
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2014, 03:56:00 PM » |
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It may also help to jack the bike up a bit to take some pressure off the shocks.
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Farther
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2014, 06:20:49 PM » |
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I've only turned mine one way from 1 to 5 and then the bang back to 1.
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Thanks,
~Farther
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2014, 06:33:33 PM » |
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As John stated you can not turn them backwards, if you have a tool kit the round tool bar extension is made to slip over the end of the shock adjustment wrench to give you more leverage. No need to jack the bike.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2014, 07:12:59 AM » |
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Taking pressure off the shocks will help.
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Jimbo97
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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2014, 05:44:14 PM » |
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I went from 5 to 1 and got the Big Bang. Now I'm able to adjust them.
Thanks to Everyone for your help.
Jim
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F6Ghostrider VRCC #32501
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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2014, 03:59:32 PM » |
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Can someone post a pic of the shock in question? I have a 98 Tourer and the shocks on my bike have an aluminum colored cap with notches around the top, covering the spring. I'd like to know how and if these are adjustable just to make sure I am getting the best ride and performance possible.
Thanks.
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Bone
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« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2014, 04:31:35 AM » |
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Here is a picture of the rear shock on my 98 Tourer  |
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