Type44 Adjusting Koni Reds Front BTDT?

[Orin Eman]

> 
> > > When you push the shaft down, you'll feel it bottom out.  Keep pushing
> > > while turning and you'll feel the adjustment mechanism engage.  Now
> > > start counting turns anti-clockwise until it stops (full soft).
> > >
> > > DO NOT USE AN AIR GUN to tighten the top nut or you'll mess up the
> > adjustment.
> > 
> > Wait, didn't you just say that you have to push the shock shaft down to
> > engage the adjustment mechanism? Then how would the use of an air gun really
> > affect the setting if the shock is fully extended?
> 
> Apparently, the inertia of the parts inside the shock can allow the
> shaft to turn while the valving doesn't, just like engaging it
> in the notch in the bottom of the shock.

Forgot to add here that Javad's answer goes on to say why you
shouldn't use the air gun on ANY shock you care about. I agree with him -
taking an old shock out which will be discarded - fine - otherwise,
hand tools.

Orin.