hey i just got done attempting to stiffen up my rear shock. after going through half a bottle of tri-flow on the locknut i gave up. how on earth to you get that @#%@~!@!@#$ thing loose!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] that stock spaner wrench is a disgrace, tried to loosen it with a flat head screw driver and a hammer, all that did was eat that stupid locknut all up. so whats the secret??

 

Did you have the rear wheels off the ground? It might be my imagination, but I have found it easier to turn when there is no weight on the rear.

 

yup had the rear end jacked up

 

Nightryder, Did you jack up the rear end or did you lift it by the frame and let the rear end hang down to take as much pressure off the spring as possible? I used liquid wrench to free up mine, and tap tap tap on the spanner with a small hammer. Transmission fluid , in a pinch makes a good penetrating fluid also. let it soak for a while. tap it in both directions a couple of times to help the fluid penetrate better, then spin it right off.

 

jackedit up by the frame so the pressure was off the shock... ill try that the next time i take the rear plastic off

 

If this is the first time the shock has ever been adjusted, take the shock off the machine. The locknuts are overtightened from the factory. It only takes 5 minutes to take the shock off, then you can put it in a vise to loosen it up.