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escapefjrtist
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Stoked! New to me Bushtec
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Nice score, JP! ~G
Sunday at 9:36 PM
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Problem changing from 2nd to 1st while rolling to stop
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Glad you have it sorted out. Echoing @Bounce, annual cleaning and lubrication does the trick! ~G
Sunday at 9:35 PM
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Yes, it needs replacing. I shall order one later today. For now it's all cleaned and greased. My gear shift is no longer damped either...
Sunday at 9:31 PM
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Problem changing from 2nd to 1st while rolling to stop
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Emphasis added...looks like you found the issue! Take things apart, clean well and add a dab of lithium grease! Good luck! ~G
Apr 19, 2024
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Bought a Penske Rear Shock
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Anytime! If you have more questions or need an assist with adjustments, just post up. ~G
Apr 15, 2024
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This forum is an awesome place! Thanks to all! I really appreciate @escapefjrtist and @BkerChuck for their assistance!
Apr 15, 2024
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Thanks for the add! FNG from Tulsa OK
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Welcome from metro Seattle and congrats on the new (to you) '18! ~G
Apr 14, 2024
escapefjrtist
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Bought a Penske Rear Shock
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The Penske manual is straightforward and very good explaining shock adjustments. Take it step-by-step and you'll have no trouble with...
Apr 14, 2024
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The shock I bought off eBay was originally sold by Traxxion and came with all the original paperwork and instructions which was nice...
Apr 14, 2024
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New Member from Traverse City, MI
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Welcome from metro Seattle! What's the right number of bikes to own...one more than you have!! FJRs haven't changed significantly in...
Apr 14, 2024
escapefjrtist
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Definitely check sag. Start out with a minimum of 10mm of spring preload and see what you have. Add more from that point. I'd also...
Apr 13, 2024
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Unless you're a flyweight, a 700# spring is pretty light for an FJR. Regarding the OP, great suggestion from BkerChuck sending the...
Apr 13, 2024
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You can also send the shock right to Penske for rebuild. Since I'm in PA and so is Penske I went that route. I bought a used one off...
Apr 13, 2024
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Interesting. 700# spring on an FJR is pretty low. I get the compliance thing, but still...... How much do you weigh?
Apr 13, 2024
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Looks like you have a 8983 Penske. I'd suggest trying the 900# spring first and if it is too much, replace it with an 850# spring...
Apr 12, 2024
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