luckydim Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Sorry for a newbie question, but is it possible to reach that adjustment screw (rear compression adjustment) without disassembling the linkage or rear fender parts? I can't even find where is this screw located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabba Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 It should be just in front of the airbox, at the point where the shock bolts on to the frame. On the earlier bikes, you can get to it by removing the rear mudguard. On the later models, it can be reached by removing the air filter cover. Adjust with a spanner, clockwise to increase damping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydim Posted January 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Thanks, I have found it. But still have no idea how to reach it with a spanner. Maybe I have to use a spanner with a flexible head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 It's been fitted back-to-front. You'll need to take it off and turn it 180deg. Then it will be easily accessible in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabba Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 You should be able to undo the top shock mounting bolt and turn the top of the shock through 180 degrees as trapezeartist says. If there’s not enough room, try dropping the swinging arm down until you can rotate the shock, or move the airbox back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Good point Dabba. You don't have to take it off completely like I said, although I suspect in practice the spring preload will generate too much friction to allow rotating of the top relative to the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 You can reach it with a long flat blade. Notice your own picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm_ Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 I use a removable hex head turned with a spanner. Anyway, do not expect a remarkable result. Anyone had success fitting a showa shock from montesa? Cheers, JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Nothing wrong with the shock, it is all timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydim Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Thanks, guys. I used the flexible connector with a wrench head and was able to adjust the shock. But it didn't help since it was really about timing as it was mentioned by lineaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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