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Re: How long do shocks usally last?
Reply #30 - 08/15/04 at 04:11:39
 
Okay, here it is.  The shock adjuster is a ring that supports the spring with 2 sets of notches.  Each side of the ring has 5 notches for 5 positions.  If you turn the adjuster past the stifftest #5 (biggest notch), it drops down to the #1 position (littlest notch), and then it continues from #1 to #5 again.

You can't see it here, but there are 2 stops under this ring.  One on each side.  The stop is the oblong thing with 2 weld marks.  That way the ring is supported equally on each side at the same notch level.  However there is only one hole in the adjuster (and the chrome cover) for turning.  Mine is on #4.

Funny too, how the camera flash really brings out the spots of rust and dirt.  Guess that I'd better get to waxing  Roll Eyes

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Reply #31 - 08/16/04 at 07:58:22
 
u the man greg!!
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Reply #32 - 08/16/04 at 13:28:28
 
And after having a close look at my own dirty wheel and rust spots, I spent 5 hours detailing the bike yesterday  Roll Eyes
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Reply #33 - 08/17/04 at 14:03:03
 
It's no longer a rat bike?  ???
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Reply #34 - 08/17/04 at 14:45:11
 
It's a clean rat.... 8)

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Reply #35 - 08/17/04 at 16:41:20
 
Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:
It's a clean rat.... 8)


She's beautiful!
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Reply #36 - 08/18/04 at 02:12:28
 
Thanks.   Grin  My wife won't say that since her 2001 is a "full dresser" by comparison.   Roll Eyes
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Reply #37 - 08/18/04 at 06:21:18
 
Greg I have a picture of Your Engine/header/carb/battery as my wallpaper, just thought You'd like to know.

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Reply #38 - 08/18/04 at 08:56:01
 
Cool.  Send me one of your KLX.
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Reply #39 - 08/18/04 at 10:01:10
 
ok. i see how i totally misunderstood how to adjust the shocks.
unfortunately, it's still not 100% clear to me how to move from one setting to another...

::hopes everyone will be patient with me::
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Reply #40 - 08/18/04 at 11:33:30
 
Sorry Greg but I'm not equiped to send pictures, yet.

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Reply #41 - 08/18/04 at 12:18:16
 
Sunny, Call me tonight and I will walk you through it.  I'll send you my phone number in a separate message.
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Reply #42 - 08/18/04 at 14:38:00
 
You go, Susan.  If there are still some difficulties, let me know.  I will always help a fellow Savage.
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Reply #43 - 08/23/04 at 07:24:56
 
i did it!
and it feels a bit better.

thanks susan!
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Reply #44 - 08/23/04 at 07:29:59
 
sunny wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:
i did it!
and it feels a bit better.

thanks susan!


Cool!  I am glad it worked out.  What position are you riding?
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