Looking for SACHS front fork rebound adjuster GAS GAS 250 2011
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Jakobi
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Another one bites the dust.
Is it cross threaded? Good luck sourcing a replacement. Most of us here who have faced the same issue have found that with some patience you can build the old adjuster back up and then run it through a die.
The 48mm Sachs have at least 3 different variations of the caps as well. All very easy to cross thread the adj on assembly.
Is it cross threaded? Good luck sourcing a replacement. Most of us here who have faced the same issue have found that with some patience you can build the old adjuster back up and then run it through a die.
The 48mm Sachs have at least 3 different variations of the caps as well. All very easy to cross thread the adj on assembly.
Jakobi
Super Moderator
Ouch! So the whole head of the adjuster has snapped off. That means the rest will be seized into the actual damper rod.
You'll have to disassemble the fork and then try to remove this somehow. Possibly drill and tap. Then probably have someone manufacture up another clicker screw for you. I spent months trying to source one a few years back. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time chasing a replacement that way.
You may have more luck finding a set of OEM cartridges that someone has replaced with TTX? I have a set here in Australia, but I was planning on putting them back in the forks if I ever sell them (and selling the TTX separate).
You'll have to disassemble the fork and then try to remove this somehow. Possibly drill and tap. Then probably have someone manufacture up another clicker screw for you. I spent months trying to source one a few years back. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time chasing a replacement that way.
You may have more luck finding a set of OEM cartridges that someone has replaced with TTX? I have a set here in Australia, but I was planning on putting them back in the forks if I ever sell them (and selling the TTX separate).
Jakobi
Super Moderator
I'd suggest probably getting it to someone with some experience if you're not sure. Its not a hard job by any means, but you're already dealing with an out of the norm issue. If the clicker is corroded into the damper rod theres a good chance there'll be corrosion in other parts of the fork cap/upper leg.
But, if you want to have a go there is loads of info and videos on youtube. Most Open Cart forks are very similar.
Loosen the upper triples, use appropriate sized tool on the cap (varies depending on fork and cap design) and loosen the cap. Remove fork from bike and completely undo the fork cap. The upper will slide down to expose the cap and spring. You then need to pull the spring down, use a spanner on the lower part, socket/tool on the cap and back the cap off from the damper rod.
With the Sachs, you'll likely find that your broken/sheered rebound adjuster will remain in the damper rod while the cap comes off.
But, if you want to have a go there is loads of info and videos on youtube. Most Open Cart forks are very similar.
Loosen the upper triples, use appropriate sized tool on the cap (varies depending on fork and cap design) and loosen the cap. Remove fork from bike and completely undo the fork cap. The upper will slide down to expose the cap and spring. You then need to pull the spring down, use a spanner on the lower part, socket/tool on the cap and back the cap off from the damper rod.
With the Sachs, you'll likely find that your broken/sheered rebound adjuster will remain in the damper rod while the cap comes off.
Jakobi
Super Moderator
On 2nd thoughts, if its just the head of the adjuster thats snapped off, you should still be able to pull the cap and have the bulk of the adjuster to work with. It could be that the adjuster was sticking in the cap, which would be ideal compared to the adjuster sticking in the damper rod. Pull it down, post some pics, and people will be able to chime in with some solid advice.
