Bearing fell out..

[ghostntheshell]

As some may or may most likely not remember, awhile back I posted about the adjustable suspension dials on my vmax.

The right dial seems to work - clicking with each turn, adjusting properly.

The left dial was free floating - obviously not attached to the suspension mechanism - and doing nothing. Basically sitting on top, and would spin forever with no resistance. I tried to see if it was a screw on device, and that perhaps it had simply been turned too far. When I moved it gently with slight down force, a small bearing fell out - smaller than a pencil eraser, and a broken piece of plastic. This damage had already been done, as the amount of pressure I applied was the amount of pressure you'd apply a lid to the peanut butter jar, just enough to catch the grooves.


Just thought I'd share my problem. Maybe it happened to someone else too?
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[gamorg02]

looks like the shocks are sold as one unit. great excuse for some progressive stuff!

 

[ghostntheshell]

Not exactly what I was looking to do...

the bike was certified upon buying...

I wonder if it's broken - or stuck at whatever the adjustment was.




I am going to try and meet up with the Vmaxrider when he is town again. I had to work late the last night he was in town. Let him have a look at my max and send me in the right direction.
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[gamorg02]

might be able to see what its stuck on and match the other side, then leave it alone until u r ready to upgrade. never heard of that breaking tho

 

[ghostntheshell]

http://www.bikerperformance.com/progressive-412-shocks-yamaha-v-max-1200-p2016.html

That actually doesn't seem too bad price wise...
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[Thevmaxrider]

If I may I have a couple of pieces of advice. First, check Ebay for Progressive 412's if those are what you want. They seem to pop up there for very good prices frequently. 412's are a step above stockers and you notice improvement to the rear suspension. You could also look at a higher performance shock, but without knowing your budget I would be loathe to recommend what to buy. 02Moneypit has 2 sets of higher performance shocks that he is selling that you could talk to him about. Price wise they are a bargain compared to new. One thing you have to take into account also is the fact that your Hindle exhaust is low to the ground. I would not buy any shocks shorter than 12.5" or you may just end up dragging it on the ground! If my memory serves me correctly, and I am fairly sure it does, both pairs that 02 has for sale are 13". If you need any further help PM me with a phone number and I will give you a call. It looks like I may be in your area again shortly for some work at Pickering Nuclear, will let you know if that comes about.

 

[one2dmax]

We've got one used (very lightly) set of 11" 412's plus I sell new of course.

We've been ordering in special made 430's for the Vmax and they look and work nicely. Less then the 440's but more then the 412's.

Sean