Rear Shock Problem

chinaguy · 08-13-2008, 09:10 PM

I wanted to adjust the rear shock on my HSUN GY 200. The owner's manual says the "the rear 'cushions' have 5 positions to be adjusted". Not true. The bottom of the shock frame is threaded and the preload can be adjusted by turning a collar up or down. Like a dope I decided instead of pounding the adjustment collar with a hammer and punch, I would remove the shock and put it a vise to turn the collar with a monkey wrench and then reinstall. Well, it was a good idea until I went to reinstall the shock. The bike dropped down and won't even stay propped up on the kickstand. I guess I'm going to have to get a hydraulic jack, and even then I don't know how I'm gonna return the suspension to its original height to get the shock to fit back in. (When my son and I lifted the back of the bike up, it didn't drop down any.)

Anybody else have this happen? Any solutions?

08-13-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
chinaguy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 125	Rear Shock Problem I wanted to adjust the rear shock on my HSUN GY 200. The owner's manual says the "the rear 'cushions' have 5 positions to be adjusted". Not true. The bottom of the shock frame is threaded and the preload can be adjusted by turning a collar up or down. Like a dope I decided instead of pounding the adjustment collar with a hammer and punch, I would remove the shock and put it a vise to turn the collar with a monkey wrench and then reinstall. Well, it was a good idea until I went to reinstall the shock. The bike dropped down and won't even stay propped up on the kickstand. I guess I'm going to have to get a hydraulic jack, and even then I don't know how I'm gonna return the suspension to its original height to get the shock to fit back in. (When my son and I lifted the back of the bike up, it didn't drop down any.) Anybody else have this happen? Any solutions?
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