loosening spring preload on Elkas???

[bmwlarry]

I changed my oil yesterday for my 6,000 mile Spyderfest ride. When I received my Elkas, I decided I wanted a bit stiffer feel and at Len's instruction, I turned the red spring collar three turns tighter. While on the lift, I decided to loosen the spring preload on my Elkas since adding the new sway bar and after loosening the set screw, I couldnt budge the red collar! I even bent it trying to adjust?! Argh, hope to have someone help out at the event.

Any clues on getting that bugger to move?

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Interested in this one! I've not yet touched the preload on mine; but I know that it could be softened up significantly... :shocked:

Are you sure that the set screws are completely out of the way? :dontknow: I'd be tempted to remove them and use the holes as a spot to spray in some good old WD40! :thumbup:

 

[Mowerman]

just spray a small amount of wd-40 or triflow on the threads. That is what i had to do. That will help out and let the collar turn much easier. Just make sure you have loosened the set screw first...

 

[Lamonster]

If you loosen the set screw too much the collar can jump the threads. :lecturef_smilie:
Any spray lube should help. :doorag:

 

[Yazz]

Do you have weight off wheels/shocks?

 

[my3gs]

How about a pic or just how far u can go up or down?? or measurements I have messed with mine so much I don't know where to start over?? Nanny doesn't like that front wheel off the ground:yikes:

 

[bmwlarry]

Yes, I lifted the bike enough to lift the wheels..