Wilbers and rear rebound dampening--originally posted on main LT site

[bmwrubbercow]

Recently had a new set of Wilbers installed on the 03 LT. After riding on them for a while now, I would like to reduce the rebound dampening, or at least experiment with it, on the rear shock some as it is quite stiff.

I can see the adjustment wheel located near the bottom of the battery, as viewed down from under the seat. "So close but yet so far". I can get my hand near enough to it from under the bike that I can touch the wheel with a finger or two but thats it. Looks like I need to remove the side plastic on the right side below the seat to obtain access.

Can this panel be removed with all other panels in place? Frankly, can someone give me step by step instructions on this? Just how hard can it be to remove this panel, leave it off while I experiment with the setting and then re install it?

Is there another way, short of removing the battery, to get to the shock? Or is battery removal a viable option? I would not think so..........

Thanks, Tom

[murray]

Recently had a new set of Wilbers installed on the 03 LT. After riding on them for a while now, I would like to reduce the rebound dampening, or at least experiment with it, on the rear shock some as it is quite stiff.

I can see the adjustment wheel located near the bottom of the battery, as viewed down from under the seat. "So close but yet so far". I can get my hand near enough to it from under the bike that I can touch the wheel with a finger or two but thats it. Looks like I need to remove the side plastic on the right side below the seat to obtain access.

Can this panel be removed with all other panels in place? Frankly, can someone give me step by step instructions on this? Just how hard can it be to remove this panel, leave it off while I experiment with the setting and then re install it?

Is there another way, short of removing the battery, to get to the shock? Or is battery removal a viable option? I would not think so..........

Thanks, Tom
If drilling a hole allows adequate access , You can plug it with a rubber plug for future access. Remember different loads different preload and dampening apply.

[motorhead]

Damn you must have fat hands :histerica... My big o'l hands can get to my wilbers adjustment wheel with no problem.
You can't ... odd :confused:

[bmwrubbercow]

Damn you must have fat hands :histerica... My big o'l hands can get to my wilbers adjustment wheel with no problem.
You can't ... odd :confused:

Maybe you could shed a little light as to just where you insert your skinny little hands. I'd appreciate it. :D

OK, du.......Followup: Wow, did I ever make nothing into a problem! After lying down and looking up, I found that I could easily access the adjustment wheel if I inserted my arm from the rear of the swing arm rather than simply trying to go straight up to the wheel from directly below it. Guess I just didn't want to make this old body lie down on a cold basement floor. Not fat handed but perhaps somewhat fat headed :dance:
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[motorhead]

Maybe you could shed a little light as to just where you insert your skinny little hands. I'd appreciate it. :D

OK, du.......Followup: Wow, did I ever make nothing into a problem! After lying down and looking up, I found that I could easily access the adjustment wheel if I inserted my arm from the rear of the swing arm rather than simply trying to go straight up to the wheel from directly below it. Guess I just didn't want to make this old body lie down on a cold basement floor. Not fat handed but perhaps somewhat fat headed :dance:
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:yeah: I can see said the blind man once he took off his blinders .... Glad it worked out.

Scott