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Need help with rear shock adjustment

Started by brevas123, June 26, 2013, 03:56:56 PM

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brevas123

June 26, 2013, 03:56:56 PM
Can anyone direct me to information on how to adjust the rear shock (spring) on my 89 FJ. Didn't get a owners manual and my Haynes has nothing showing or explaining. Dampening is pretty straight forward but haven't seen anything like the spring setup.  Thanks

fj11.5

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June 26, 2013, 04:05:01 PM
If its the standard shock, just to the left of the main numbered adjuster,  there should be an upright shaft with a moveable steel cover that lifts up to reveal a 14mm?? nut , this adjusts the spring preload via a chain
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

brevas123

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June 26, 2013, 07:09:16 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on June 26, 2013, 04:05:01 PM
If its the standard shock, just to the left of the main numbered adjuster,  there should be an upright shaft with a moveable steel cover that lifts up to reveal a 14mm?? nut , this adjusts the spring preload via a chain

Thanks..appreciate the help

Pat Conlon

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June 26, 2013, 09:04:01 PM
We have lots of neat stuff in the Files Section.
I just checked, you can down load a owners handbook for your '89 here: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=3483.0

Just like the Files Section, the Yamaha FJ1200 owners handbook has lots of neat goodies in it...
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3
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