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JSC_SLP
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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Location: Baytown, TX
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 Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:58 pm Post subject: Rear suspension frozen? |
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I have a 2001 MZ Skorpion and I don't think the previous owners ever adjusted the rear suspension. It seems stuck or something.
I got the spanner wrench and it does nothing...actually I pulled so hard on it I messed up the nerves in my hand. (Now I have no feeling in one of my finger tips).
I have also tried putting some WD-40 on it to make it turn easier and even tried using a sledge hammer and screwdirver to forcefully break it loose, but nothing.
Any suggestions?
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phlat65
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 1:09 am Post subject: |
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you are adjusting the spring pre-load? does the scorpion use a double collar? if it only has one collar, it will have a second means of locking the collar, like a set screw or a pin. if not, just soak the upper jam ring in free-all or something, and use a drift and a hammer to loosen it. you could also remove the shock and take it to a specialist.
why are you changing the pre-load?
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JSC_SLP
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 1:25 am Post subject: |
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Yes the spring preload is what I'm trying to tighten due to my 200lbs and occasional two-up riding. It feels really soft. It only has a single collar with a "pin" that slips into 4 separate notches for the tension adjustment.
I am not sure what a "drift" is. Is it similar to an awl or chisel?
Thanks,
Jason
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keithcross
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:31 am Post subject: |
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A drift is also comonlly called a pin punch if this helps.
Keith
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JSC_SLP
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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A punch sounds like what I've been using. I'll give it a try with some Free-All and see if that helps. Worst case scenario, I'll take it to the dealer to have them do it...I hate to pay $65 to someone to do something I should be able to take care of though.
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DAVID THOMPSON
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Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia usa .You know the PARTS have been SHIPPED when the MAIL MAN knocks
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject: apart |
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DO be careful working on that shock
i dont need any mz riders paying me a visit
with out using a bike or airplane to get here 
there is a hole in my workshop wall where one came apart
a few years ago and the end of it just missed my dad as he walked by
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MrShitake
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| Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:45 am Post subject: Any luck?? |
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Hi, I just adjusted my suspension on my 97 Traveller, no problem, other than a couple of busted knuckles from the spanner pin slipping out of the slots on the ring. Have you had any luck?
Gary
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