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how do you adjust the rear shocks

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by themidnightspecial, Nov 8, 2006.

  1. themidnightspecial

    themidnightspecial Member

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    how do you adjust the shocks on a Maxim...the rear shocks
     
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    With a big hammer! Kidding folks, there is a special hook wrench (a rather expensive toy) that was thoughtfully provided with the original tool kit that the P.O. thoughtlessly forgot to pass along with your bike. I've used large channel lock pliers to perform this task but there is a decided risk of scratching up the surface of the adjustment lugs. One simply hooks the pin of the wrench into the lug (might be a cage on some models) of the spring perch base and pull the adjuster to the next setting. Best bet is to hit the bike wreckers and see if they will pass along an adjusting wrench to you (for a small fee of course). I just saw replacement wrenches in the McMaster Carr catalog today at over $40 USD. Outragous!
    My advise to you MidnightSpecial, is to get the XJCD and a compendium book (factory or Haynes). They will outline the process of adjustment to a very simple instructions. You could also invest in an original or reprinted owners manual for your bike (the XJCD has some of them in there so save the dough unless your a real nut for those type of things). Mine has the process in neat little pictures. Good luck to you Midnight.
     
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    Just to add a little here, I have a set of straight punch's & I'm not sure which size it was but one of my punches fit perfectly in the hole & that is how I adjusted mine.

    1985 Maxim X
     
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  4. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    There's a tool ... (or, there's supposed to be one) ... in the bike's tool kit.

    If you want to get creative; retire a Phillips screwdriver that's been to The Front and is past its prime. Measure the depth of the adjustment cylinder. Grind through the screwdriver at the right depth ... and, Whal-lah!

    A custom-made, shock pre-load adjustment changing tool, with a comfort-grip handle.

    Does it get any better than that???
     
    RickCoMatic, Nov 9, 2006
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    short_circutz Active Member

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    Yeah, do like I did and switch to adjustable air shocks... :lol:

    Seriously tho...
    Home made tools rock
     
    short_circutz, Dec 21, 2006
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    bosozoku, Dec 22, 2006
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