Rear suspension Frozen?

JSC_SLP · 03-11-2006, 04:36 PM

I have a 2001 MZ Skorpion and I don't think the previous owners ever adjusted the rear suspension. It seems stuck or something.
I got the spanner wrench and it does nothing...actually I pulled so hard on it I messed up the nerves in my hand. (Now I have no feeling in one of my finger tips).

I have also tried putting some WD-40 on it to make it turn easier and even tried using a sledge hammer and screwdirver to forcefully break it loose, but nothing.

Any suggestions?

dug · 03-12-2006, 12:06 PM

What type of adjuster does it have? Is it a stepped adjuster or two rings on a threaded body?

JSC_SLP · 03-12-2006, 12:36 PM

It's a step-type with four levels of preload tension/compression. That sucker will not budge. It does have a pin that seats into each of the four slots, is there anything I need to do with that?

cheekybeast · 03-13-2006, 02:18 AM

soo did you regain feeling in your hand yet?

.... cuz i'd be pretty worried bout that

oakley addict · 03-13-2006, 02:45 AM

Sorry I haven't played with any suspensions but I do have some advice. Next time you are reaching for the sledge hammer STOP.

JSC_SLP · 03-13-2006, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheekybeast

soo did you regain feeling in your hand yet?
.... cuz i'd be pretty worried bout that

I think it may be coming back a little, or maybe I'm getting used to it. It's only the fingerprint area of my middle finger on my left hand. It's been like a month or two since it happened. I considered going to a neurologist, but I don't know what they could do about this...besides operate on it (shudder).

dug · 03-13-2006, 08:46 PM

Damn, I'm not able to get a mental picture of the setup. This may be a stupid question, but is it at the end of the adjustment? Are you trying to get an 11 out of a ten position dial? Do you have an owner's manual that might shed some light on this situation? I wouldn't think it would be so frozen as to avoid all your efforts so far.

cheekybeast · 03-13-2006, 11:14 PM

Your nervous system is worth more than your bike. Go get that sht checked out ASAP

enos · 03-14-2006, 04:05 AM

post a pic? it sounds like there's a trick to it, like releasing some latch or pushing up on something. Even the most stubborn thing on the bike (the front sprocket nut) is easier to get off..

and good luck with the hand.

BurnMyHeartDown · 03-14-2006, 03:28 PM

...who pulls that hard?

is that pin that seats into the slot possibly preventing any sort of movement? time to look in the owner's manual or online and see what it says about suspension adjustment.