Rear shocks overhaul

[ARH]

[quote ] if the black plastic adjusting knob is removed

What holds the knob in please ?
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I maybe wrong Simonic, but I think there is a very small 'roll pin' holding it in.  From memory it's only pushed in from one side so would be very difficult to get out without drilling in form the opposite side.
Having said all that I may be talking complete tosh and someone else will be along to give you the right info...

[Speedy1959]

There was a link on here earlier to a Russian guy who was dismantling his rear shocks..
ARH you are correct about the roll pin from one side..
The Russian guy appeared to have "Dremelled" either side of the roll pin to a depth of say 1mm.
He could then use needle nosed pliers to grip the exposes bit of pin and remove it.
The Black plastic adjuster was then removed very easily.

[Simonic]

Thanks gentlemen. Great info

[Mister Fishfinger]

I can confirm what Speedy (and others) said. It's a pin, I think about 6mm long and it is pushed in flush to the surface.

[Bq]

There was a link on here earlier to a Russian guy who was dismantling his rear shocks..
ARH you are correct about the roll pin from one side..
The Russian guy appeared to have "Dremelled" either side of the roll pin to a depth of say 1mm.
He could then use needle nosed pliers to grip the exposes bit of pin and remove it.
The Black plastic adjuster was then removed very easily.

Hello All,

I know this is an old topic but some might help this useful later.
I just got to this issue this weekend, and found that the easiest way to get out the knob (with the less damage) is to hit the pin more forward with a hammer and a thin nail (or something). You might check to rotate the knob during, but basically there is enough room inside the knob's groove for the pin to fall into, and you can then remove everything together. No need to butcher the adjuster housing, also the pin can be re-used if you want.

[Speedy1959]

Brilliant Bq
That's VERY useful.
One of my adjusters is extremely stiff and can no longer be moved by hand.
Well done for sharing this.
S.

[Notty]

I have a spare set in my stash - were ok when I put them there, should I check? 

[Speedy1959]

I have a spare set in my stash - were ok when I put them there, should I check? 

Blime Notty you and your stash !!

[Notty]

I have a spare set in my stash - were ok when I put them there, should I check? 

Blime Notty you and your stash !!

I am at that "just in case, may come in useful age " 

[GSXKING]

Is your STASH at your place ? Or still at a fellow orgsters 

[Notty]

Is your STASH at your place ? Or still at a fellow orgsters 

All in mine now - Froudy's shed has been emptied of stuff