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Front end likes to "wash out".....

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Rick:
Hey, never tried to turn the spring with the shock on the bike, but what a great idea.  This is the method I use when servicing the shock off the bike, so why not on the bike?  The only problem is that I have big hands, so not sure I can get my hands around the spring without taking off the sub frame.  Next time I adjust the spring, this will be the first thing I try...

Thanks

Rick

woodsy:
I have been loosening the top spanner nut and turning the spring on mine.  This does work REAL well and saves on chewing up the spanner nuts.  I doent see how it will be possible to do it without removing the subframe though - I am going to take a look at grinding a chisle to match the angle of the spanner surface for those "quicker" adjustments!
Scott

KXcam22:
Woodsy,
  I have to agree with the others.  Mine responded to fork lowered at least 1/2" in the clamps (no head shake ever) and some .43 springs (i'm 210lbs) and drop the oil level to 125mm.  It also really likes the dunlop 955F tire or probably any with prominent side knobs.  Seems to plane nice when pushed too far without washing out.

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