How many turns?

[yamaha1470]

Today im adjusting my stock rear suspension. The compression is set 2 turn out from full hard stock. I want to turn it up. What is the most you can turn it up with out doin damage because i heard if you put it on full hard u can break something. Im thinkin 1/4 turn out wont do any damage. I dont even think i will have to turn it up that much but i just wanna make sure.

Thanks:square

[cdalejef]

Stay 4 clicks away from full hard!

[yamaha1470]

ummmm mine doesnt click. its a smooth rotation so how many turns would u recommend? Is the stock 400ex rear supposed to click?

[cdalejef]

Sounds like its broke. They must have clicks or you can get the valving in between holes and that can damage your shock.

[yamaha1470]

what should i do then? How could i fix this?

[cdalejef]

It needs to be sent in for a service.

[yamaha1470]

the rebound doesnt click either. is there a way for me to ride because i had a big trip planned. also the shock is abt 2 months old and has about 10 - 15 rides on it. Should i bring it back to the dealer. If not how much do u charge for a service? Thanks

[cdalejef]

It should be under warantee!

[yamaha1470]

OK Thanks a lot for your help Jeff. Just wondering, could i ride today and then bring it in to the dealer tommorow?

[atvmbaca]

I dont think the compression clicks or the rebound either mine doesn't and people I know desn't either I my be wrong but that doesnt sound right ???

[cdalejef]

I just checked the one we have here and it does click.

[yamaha1470]

OK well im gunna go ridin today and hopefully i wont blow out the shock. Ill bring it in tommorow.

[cdalejef]

The one I have is a 99 so maybe they changed the newer ones :confused:

[yamaha1470]

well ill go riding today and try and figure it out later. I called the closest honda dealer to me and asked if it should click and they said u gotta measure it and find out the ratio:huh I have no clue what they are talking about but i will try and figure out if it should click or whatever. Thanks for all your help.

[atvmbaca]

Maybe? I know the 2001s dont click frome what I have seen still I could be wrong.

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by yamaha1470
I called the closest honda dealer to me and asked if it should click and they said u gotta measure it and find out the ratio Call them back and tell them that CRACK KILLS!:confused:

[yamaha1470]

I called another dealer and he said as long as it turns its adjusting and that im good to go. Then i told him what jeff said "They must have clicks or you can get the valving in between holes and that can damage your shock" and he goes NOOOOOO who told you that?

they are a smooth turning adjustment.....1999-2003...the rear adjustment for compression on an 1986-1989 r clicks... so your shock isfine...no need for service

[Jimmer]

I hate that some dealers just think they know everything and they flat out dont!!! Dumb *****E$.:grr

"who told you that" knew what they were talking about...i have 2 stockers here in my hands one off of a new 2002 and a 1999 model and it aint clicking and never did!

[yamaha1470]

OK now that i know it shouldnt click what is a safe amount of turns away from full hard to keep it?

use it and see what works best for you...usually if your adjusted correct your never all the way in or out...dont worry about breaking anything except your a@# if it decides it doesnt like how you have it adjusted...just do one adjustment at a time and go from there...good luck

[cdalejef]

I'm telling you the 1999 400ex rear shock that I have right here clicks on compression and rebound.

[yamaha1470]

well for now im not gunna get worried untill i am 100% sure on the clicking. So since in doesnt click what is a safe distance from full hard in case i have to put it there?

ok well i have another question which can get long and ugly.
Im a big guy weighing in at 230 and i wanna adjust the two collars on the top of the shock ( i think its the preload) Now how should the suspension be. I heard when noone is on the quad measure from the floor to grabbar and then lift up till the quad shock tops and and that distance should be 3 inches for the 400ex. Then i heard sit on it measure it and then lift the grab bar and that difference should be 3 inches. I also heard measure from the axle. which is it and are any of these even right?

Also how far down should i screw the collar down? I am going to buy a spanner wrench to make my life easier. Are there different sizes and is it possible to get one that will fit the front and back shocks?

Thanks

I've got a 2001 and my rear shock never clicked,,comp or rebound..:confused: :confused:

take a look www.pro-action.com for info on how to tune your shock...and if needed give them a call...they can take care of you...and will also realize that you need help tuning >>>and since its not clicking>>>> they won't try to get ya for a rebuild...

I'm telling you the 1999 400ex rear shock that I have right here clicks on compression and rebound.
I am not saying you are wrong but my rear shock on my 99 400ex has never clicked ( rebound or compression ) I have no idea if it should or not but mine never has. It have also been revauled and severiced still no click.

it has a full three turns on the compression and rebound....nathan racing this weekend?

[cdalejef]

Maybe this one was rebuilt somewere along the line:confused:

why yes i am racing this weekend Doug are you?

Im in terrible shape...plan on getting a cannondale to start out next year on and try to get in shape like i KINDA was a few years back....tired of fagging on the first lap...GOOD LUCK and say hi to Charlie and Chevez...later

[cdalejef]

Let me know when you get ready to buy that C-Dale, I can make you a sweet deal on one!