Can someone out there advise as to the best way to adjust the rear preload on a 749. There just doesnt seem to be enough room to turn the rings with a "C" spaner and using a punch and hammer just seems a bit gash to me. Cheers
Punch and hammer I'm afraid,.....unless you want to unbolt the shock and do it out of the bike. I use a bit of alloy bar,.....does'nt mark the collars too bad.......
ONce youve undone the lock nut, increasing the preload aint that bad using a c spanner, youve just got to be a bit inventive with turning it....and watch damaging your frame paint!
I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it.
Originally posted by lancisto I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it.
yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.