Adjusting legend revo-A shocks
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Adjusting legend revo-A shocks
Ok so I got a set of legend shocks for my street bob. They are great shocks the only problem is when they have been on a certain preload setting for a little while they are really hard to get spinning again on the threads, then not so bad after a few turns for the most parts. So has anyone use or put some sort of oil on the threads for the pre load adjustments. Thanks
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Have you tried jacking the rear up a little, to take the weight of the bike off the rear wheel? That should in turn reduce the load on the shocks and may make resetting preload a little easier. Otherwise use something like WD40, to help the threads, I don't see any problem with that. Having got them moving you could clean the threads and use a little weather-resistant grease on them, for future use.
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having Revo A's, I know the situation.
I'd wash the threads with soapy water or a diluted Simple Green or similar and comb the threads with a brush then rinse. I wouldn't leave anything on the threads that dirt or oil might cling to.
Cleaning is important for any threaded shock, but for these Revo's, how you turn them is important too. Turn from the top of the shock and not the bottom and buy a pair of gloves from Harbor Freight or similar that have a rough rubberized palm. Excellent for gripping the threads to turn them especially if he rear tire is on the ground.
I'd wash the threads with soapy water or a diluted Simple Green or similar and comb the threads with a brush then rinse. I wouldn't leave anything on the threads that dirt or oil might cling to.
Cleaning is important for any threaded shock, but for these Revo's, how you turn them is important too. Turn from the top of the shock and not the bottom and buy a pair of gloves from Harbor Freight or similar that have a rough rubberized palm. Excellent for gripping the threads to turn them especially if he rear tire is on the ground.
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