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Offline John Orchard

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1980's Whitepower shock adjusters?
« on: November 03, 2014, 04:01:38 pm »
Just wondering if anyone has experience with mid 80's Whitepower shocks?  The shock I have here seems to work the opposite to the more common Jap & Ohlins shocks; turning the damping adjusters clockwise makes for less damping, anti-clockwise gives more, is this correct?
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Re: 1980's Whitepower shock adjusters?
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2014, 05:12:57 pm »
clockwise  puts more pressure on the rebound plate

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Re: 1980's Whitepower shock adjusters?
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2014, 05:19:27 pm »
G'day John,

get in touch with Walter (WASP forum name) he is very knowledgeable about these shocks and has rebuild 2 of mine.
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