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Bald-one

I have some progressive shocks on my bonnie and I was trying to adjust them today. Couldn't get them to budge. Any hints on getting them to let loose?

hawkster

You could put a little lube near the preload ramps at the bottom. Do you have a spanner type wrench to change preload?

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darksider45-70

a little penetrating oil on the cams and either putting the bike on the centerstand if you have one, or on a lift. Taking the weight of the bike off the shocks should make the preload easier to adjust

Bald-one

jacked it up off the floor so no wieght on the backend... still no go. couple taps with a rubber mallet and that was it.
sometimes just doing things when you're not in a big hurry helps a lot.

Old Scratcher

What brand are they? Ikon just rebuilt mine for free. Even though they were out of warranty. So if they give you anymore grief, send them back.

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Bald-one

I'll have to look. They were used when I bought them. On the coil it just says progressive ......