No pre load adjustment

[Maverick]

Thought I would have another go at adjusting pre load on the rear.

Could not more adjuster, oiled and moves a bit. Sqeaks and 1 click heard but only a few turns able.

Tried the new  model and loads of turning and clicks.....way over 20

Is this normal to seize up and fail?

[pete fairbairn]

Yes it does seize up and breaks, i have a  mint 400 mile rear shock bought for when my bike is out of warrenty. But iam going to get a new lowered one built and fitted to help with my short arsed legs.PM me if interested

[TiuSo]

Mine was replaced as warranty. The knob is known to seize..

[Hartley]

Apparently the new/replacement shocks have a different adjuster knob, now has an "o" ring to keep water out.

Paul

[steve]

Mine has been replaced but I still expect it to seize up like my original one.

[Saxon747]

It's also serviceable, but everyone seems to go for the replacement under warranty fix, bar one CT owner that I know. Mine was replaced but that was due to it leaking oil and not seizing up. They need a good workout every so often, unless you never wash your bike or go out in the wet.

[slomogadgie]

this might help
https://www.crosstourer.com/index.php/topic,1921.msg22942.html#msg22942

[GeofftheChef]

Mine was recently replaced under warranty . . .seized and was informed by dealer that it is common problem, now rectified as Hartley explains in earlier post. get it done now as out of warranty is in excess of £1000 job to replace.