RPMDAKAR Active member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Jan 21, 2016 Messages 490 Reaction score 5 Location Bewdley, England Jun 4, 2023 #1 Our 2008 new to us F650 800GS's suspension adjuster knob is seized or am I being a numpty as to how to adjust it. Anyone any ideas?
Our 2008 new to us F650 800GS's suspension adjuster knob is seized or am I being a numpty as to how to adjust it. Anyone any ideas?
OldCroc Well-known member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Apr 5, 2009 Messages 928 Reaction score 19 Location Welton nr Lincoln, England Jun 4, 2023 #2 It can be quite stiff to turn. There is a tool under the seat near the tank to assist with the turning - sort of a paddle with two points that fit into two holes located on the front of the knob. Good luck.
It can be quite stiff to turn. There is a tool under the seat near the tank to assist with the turning - sort of a paddle with two points that fit into two holes located on the front of the knob. Good luck.
Two wheels good Well-known member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Dec 1, 2003 Messages 721 Reaction score 13 Location Bobbing up in Cork, IRL Jun 4, 2023 #3 Remove the knob, single cross-head screw on top? Clean and lube the adjuster. You can use a spanner to free it off and adjust.
Remove the knob, single cross-head screw on top? Clean and lube the adjuster. You can use a spanner to free it off and adjust.
OldCroc Well-known member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Apr 5, 2009 Messages 928 Reaction score 19 Location Welton nr Lincoln, England Jul 13, 2023 #4 Did you get this sorted? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RPMDAKAR Active member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Jan 21, 2016 Messages 490 Reaction score 5 Location Bewdley, England Aug 4, 2023 #5 OldCroc said: Did you get this sorted? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Click to expand... Yes it became better with use! Bloody solid when I started though.
OldCroc said: Did you get this sorted? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Click to expand... Yes it became better with use! Bloody solid when I started though.