how bad did i mess it up?
05-15-07, 03:45 PM
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how bad did i mess it up?
Alright so I have a cheap fork on my Hardrock; RS J2. There is a preload adjuster on the top of the left tube. It wouldn't turn so I tried using pliers. Well, it turned. It now spins freely and feels detached. What the hell did I do? and Will it be an expensive fix?
05-15-07, 04:07 PM
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lol when it stops turning, it means its at its limit...it doesnt mean to rip it with pliers...you just busted the adjustment mechanism is all....so i hope you like where its lol 
05-15-07, 04:12 PM
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It wouldn't turn either way though. Whatever, thats what I get for buying cheap forks
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Yor most likely won't get much adjustment out of that fork. Just ride for a while, it'll get a lot of slop in the bushings then replace it with a better fork.
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Originally Posted by mattfromct
Alright so I have a cheap fork on my Hardrock; RS J2. There is a preload adjuster on the top of the left tube. It wouldn't turn so I tried using pliers. Well, it turned. It now spins freely and feels detached. What the hell did I do? and Will it be an expensive fix?
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