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Flh03rider
Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - 04:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

After about 500 miles I wanted to start making some changes to the suspension settings, but when I went to adjust the "compression" setting on the rear shock the 3mm ball-end allen (long shaft piece) just spins inside the adapter head. Took it back to dealer, they promptly pulled one from another tool kit and gave it to me. Got home, same thing happens, just spins inside the adapter. This happens when just holding the ball end with your fingers and turning the handle. When I get the bike back (in for recall) and the "tool" I'll just have the 3mm shaft "tacked" to the adapter.

Is this a common problem with this "tool" or am I just lucky?

(ps - thanks for letting me vent!)
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Ratbuell
Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - 04:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nah, had the same problem here too. I pulled the allen part out, put it on an anvil / bench vise and whacked it with a hammer a couple times right on the end. Egged it just enough that I had to force it back into the drive piece, and so far it's been working like a champ.
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Jpfive
Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - 09:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I 'tacked' mine - works fine now.

Jack
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Pizzaboy
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 02:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ive heard this problem also a number of times on this forum... i havent broken into my personal suspension adjustments yet and havent had a chance to play with the tools.. i think that a REAL tack weld will fix your problem.. also look into super glue, gorilla glue, or whacking with a hammer repeatedly if you dont have access to a welder.
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1125rz
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 04:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

mine spun too,snap on has a sst for fuel injection,fits perfectly & shank is a lot longer,@$15.00 part #ya9218
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