| Author | Message | ||
     Jeremy_02_x1 |
I was wondering if anyone knows what the size of the lock nut and the size of the adjusting nut on the 2002 X1 rear shock. SAE or Metric? I found a great place in Rochester, NY that has every tool under the sun in their show room and I am looking to get a cheaper alternative to the factory adjusting tool for $70+. Thanks in advance. | ||
| Oldog |
metric | ||
| Jeremy_02_x1 |
Size? Is this accurate? I saw this in another post.... "Wrench sizes for an '01 shock: Adjusting nut is 60mm and Locknut is 52mm. Hold adjusting nut in place and tighten locknut to 65-72 ft-lbs (88-98 Nm)." Is the shock the same on an '01 as my '02? X1 and M2? | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Never adjusted mine  Felt right since new. | ||
| Oldog |
It depends on the year and shock. | ||
| Denfromphilly |
pipe wrench size | ||
| Henrik |
How about a strap wrench? Henrik | ||
| Whodom |
Search the KV, there are several threads on the best tool to use for this. For the lock nut, you can buy a Rigid plumbing adjustable hex nut wrench (NOT a pipe wrench) at Home Depot for about $25 that does the job nicely. A strap wrench works well for turning the shock body. (Message edited by whodom on November 28, 2005) | ||
| Denfromphilly |
How did I know my pipe wrench suggestion would not be well received...I used small font to be submissive... | ||
| Mbsween |
Den, I bought the damn HD tool, just a stamped piece of steel, albeit, a large piece of steel. I couldn't get the locknut loose with the official "tool". So I used a punch, made a small indent in one of the flats and then drove it loose. The adjustment nut is 52mm which is just a bit more than 2", so you might get it with a big crescent wrench | ||
| Whodom |
This thread: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/8418.html#POST71588 has a couple of photos of the plumbing wrench that'll work. A crescent-type adjustable wrench big enough to fit this nut is expensive and heavy; I think it takes at least a 14" wrench or maybe larger. One guy bought a 2-1/16" crowsfoot wrench which evidently will fit the nut perfectly; nice solution but hard to find. | ||
| Spiderman |
Go to Harbor Frieght. Get a 18" adjustable wrench for 10$ problem solved... | ||
| Blackbelt |
that is how we adjusted mine.. Process: Ride to Spidy's, Park Bike, Yell for Spidy, Spidy adjusts Suspension, we drink Strohs, Ride home, or hang out and play PS2 DONE  (Message edited by blackbelt on November 29, 2005) | ||
| Jeremy_02_x1 |
Thanks for the feedback folks. I have some good ideas now that I am armed with information. | ||
| Bedellb |
How do you know when your rear shock is going bad? Leaking oil? Won't take adjustments? Also is there another alternative to the 294.00 dollar question? Will an 2000 S1 or older rear shock rear work on a 99 X1? | ||
| Blackbelt |
the S1 shocks were recalled due to the Exposed spring (please correct me if i am wrong). Cause Spidy has an old S1WL rear shock (w/ exposed white spring) and i wanted it for my bike, and he said it would would but could do dammage... correct me if i am wrong here people. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
My first shock died under warrantee at 3000 miles. The goodness leaked out of it. The second shock is now 60000 and it's bobbing like a springboard. I am looking at the $300 question now. I was looking at the Ebay+$50 question but there was no love. | ||
| Rocketman |
The original S1W White Power exposed spring shock was replaced under recall because a mere handful around the world had the front eye crack / snap / break. It's a pity coz it did look great. That said, even with mine set up 'correct' it was too hard on the spring and behaved like a pogo stick. Anyway the length didn't work if you changed to the X1 arm so you were stuck with the bean can in the end anyway! Rocket | ||
| Denfromphilly |
Hmm, I can tell you this about Buell shocks. My brother and I both have 99X1's. Mine has the original shock and Dan's has the newer shock. His rides and handles better than mine, the new shock seems to have more travel and takes bumps better, it also absorbs bumps in the turns better. I wanna new shock too....hope Santa puts one in my stocking. |
