jaycee Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 A couple of pics of my fork adjusters. Completely mashed into the top of the fork, no wonder the forks are so stiff and the front tyre was fucked, the Pirelli has been doing most of the suspension action! All the suspension adjusters on the bike are at max, I never really adjust these on any of my bikes, but I think perhaps I should back these off a tad, only thing is, I think I may need to destroy a socket in order to get these out. I was planning to change the fork oil anyway, so I might as well get them professionally done and have the adjusters sorted out at the same time. Found a few cheap/crap/incorrect fasteners all over the bike today too, woodscews etc. I hate that, so Pro-bolt or someone similar will get a wee order from through the winter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Why do people do that? If you take a screw/bolt off and mess it up, you know it's going to give you grief next time 10 times over! Why not just spend a few pence and replace it? Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudgetBoy Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 All the suspension adjusters on the bike are at max, I never really adjust these on any of my bikes, but I think perhaps I should back these off a tad, only thing is, I think I may need to destroy a socket in order to get these out. I was planning to change the fork oil anyway, so I might as well get them professionally done and have the adjusters sorted out at the same time. Found a few cheap/crap/incorrect fasteners all over the bike today too, woodscews etc. I hate that, so Pro-bolt or someone similar will get a wee order from through the winter too. Yes back them off IMO. The bike must be like riding a boneshaker Wind it back and count how many clicks it is then go 60%.So if 10 clicks from max-min go to 6 clicks.See how it feels then, Do the Same with rear shock. You ideally want the bike to go up and down at the same rate (F&R).Adjust it in small steps till you like the feel mate. On the nut scenario.. use either a 6 pointed socket as these are better than the shitty 12 point as they offer more grip. OR use a pair of Pipe pliers or stilson's.Then get some new tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanWinkle Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 makes me wonder what condition all the other nuts and bolts on the bike will be like, also makes me wonder wtf you didnt notice that when you gave the bike the once over before you bought it Jase.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 makes me wonder what condition all the other nuts and bolts on the bike will be like, also makes me wonder wtf you didnt notice that when you gave the bike the once over before you bought it Jase.. Shiny bike syndrome Billy, guilty as charged. The one thing I missed, mainly because I never mess about with suspension, I leave it factory. I spent a few hours in the garage yesterday Billy, its just these fork tops and then a few wee daft things like cheap screws from B&Q or somewhere holding the exhaust hanger on. Daft wee thing like that, nothing serious apart from the bodged suspension adjusters. Irritates my bike OCD more than anything else. It just gives me an excuse to buy lots of shiny stuff and have my forks profesionally redone. Fitz was telling me about a guy he knows that a suspension specialist and is opening up a shop at Knockhill. I'll take a run up sometime to have a chat with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanWinkle Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 That dont sound too bad then Jase, dont know much about trumpet parts ( cos its been years since i had one), are parts for that year of bike readily available over tinterweb?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefatman Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Its dead easy to change the fork caps they just screw straight off. A new set will be expensive though as most tend to get chewed up. You'll be able to unscrew the preload using a normal open spanner held verticallly, or if an adjustable fits it has a slightly wider blade that makes it easier. Or taking off the top caps will let you unscrew it from the inside its an easy job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Take them off one at a time though, so you've a spring in the other leg to help get the bike to the right height when you put the cap back on, save the whole bike flopping forwards. Ask me how I know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoona6 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 13 PFKL1203896TOP CAP. S6 FORK£ 32.63(€ 35.57) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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