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Rotate Which Way for Preload
Posted: 06:31 pm Jun 30 2011
by UI Vandal
It looks like I need to adjust the preload on the rear of my KDX. The top lock collar rotates counter-clockwise (from the top) to loosen. Is the bottom collar adjusted the same or is it reverse threaded (clockwise to loosen)?
Posted: 06:49 pm Jun 30 2011
by scheckaet
why would they be different if they are using the same thread?
the top one is just to lock the bottom one in place.
make sense?
Posted: 06:52 pm Jun 30 2011
by UI Vandal
Same thread, darn logic! Okay thanks. It is just slow going I just wanted to make sure I was doing it the correct direction.
Posted: 07:30 pm Jun 30 2011
by Mr. Wibbens
If you did a good job cleaning everything before hand, you can sometimes turn the spring with both hands and the collar will turn with it
Posted: 04:26 pm Jul 02 2011
by Green Hornet
Mr. Wibbens wrote:If you did a good job cleaning everything before hand, you can sometimes turn the spring with both hands and the collar will turn with it
Lift the Mud Flap out of the way, grab the spring with both hands and turn left or right. Much easier than pounding the collar.
Posted: 04:01 pm Jul 04 2011
by Brian
Put the bike on a stand first to completly unload the suspension and a squirt of WD-40 on the threads near the collar will help.