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Preload adjustment question (infosec.pub)
submitted 1 month ago by tasankovasara@sopuli.xyz to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world
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The front shock absorber on my Vespa GTS 250 has been dying fast since the season started. A new one is on its way. I'll stay with the Carbone Sport but the replacement is going to have a black spring instead of red.

Looks like the shock comes with a tool for rotating the bit at the bottom that sets preload for the spring. As seen in the pic, the previous owner (bless the guy - the bike is customised with great execution) opted to tighten it a notch. I love the feel as it is, so I'll need to adjust the new one to the same notch.

Now, the tool is not very long, and I'd imagine it'll be hard work to work against the spring with little leverage. Does anybody know how stiff is it going to be - can I expect to be able to set the preload after installation with the provided tool, or should I do it beforehand when I can put the shock in a vise and use a more substantial tool?

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[–] tasankovasara@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 month ago

@ReallyZen@lemmy.ml @dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world @viscacha@feddit.org

Thanks a bunch for your input! Really happy to find we have a lively MC community here on Lemmy :)