Shock in or out

BIG-G · 12-Oct-2005, 16:03

I've finaly got the front set up for sag etc but can't get to the rear preload with the C spanner. I dont want to use a drift in case I knacker the castled spring nuts. How's it done guys. Do I need to take the shock off and if so how many turns?
thanks
G

Steve M · 12-Oct-2005, 16:21

Had the same problem on my SS. It's either take it out, adjust it, put it back, try it, take it out.............. or the old hammer and screwdriver job!

Or get one of those nice preload adjusters put on the shock.

BIG-G · 12-Oct-2005, 16:27

Never seen one. Where do you find the ajusters for sale.
Thanks

JPM · 12-Oct-2005, 16:32

JHP sell them, about 140 quid or so, not cheap, but you can adjust the preload by 10mm with a socket etc rather than your knuckles

BIG-G · 12-Oct-2005, 16:37

Ouch !!!

Wylie1 · 12-Oct-2005, 16:54

I managed to adjust mine with a c-spanner whilst it was still on the bike. It is very awkward to do, but can be done. Your knuckles won't thank you though!

Loz · 12-Oct-2005, 19:14

I have two different types of c-spanner which I use alternately on each twist. It's awkward as hell, but better than taking the shock out, IMHO.

Learn to love scraped knuckles.

mark749s · 12-Oct-2005, 19:23

i adjusted mine with 2 drifts and 2 hammers. me and a mate in sterio to stop the whole lot spinning and lock it up when correct

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12-Oct-2005, 16:21	#2
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto Had the same problem on my SS. It's either take it out, adjust it, put it back, try it, take it out.............. or the old hammer and screwdriver job! Or get one of those nice preload adjusters put on the shock. Reply

12-Oct-2005, 16:27	#3
BIG-G Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 240 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nth wales Mood: I started life with nothing and still have most of it left Never seen one. Where do you find the ajusters for sale. Thanks Reply

12-Oct-2005, 16:32	#4
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon JHP sell them, about 140 quid or so, not cheap, but you can adjust the preload by 10mm with a socket etc rather than your knuckles Reply

12-Oct-2005, 16:37	#5
BIG-G Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 240 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nth wales Mood: I started life with nothing and still have most of it left Ouch !!! Reply

12-Oct-2005, 16:54	#6
Wylie1 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 719 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South East Mood: Out with the grey....in with the satin black I managed to adjust mine with a c-spanner whilst it was still on the bike. It is very awkward to do, but can be done. Your knuckles won't thank you though! Reply

12-Oct-2005, 19:14	#7
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination I have two different types of c-spanner which I use alternately on each twist. It's awkward as hell, but better than taking the shock out, IMHO. Learn to love scraped knuckles. Reply

12-Oct-2005, 19:23	#8
mark749s Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 198 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Abergavenny i adjusted mine with 2 drifts and 2 hammers. me and a mate in sterio to stop the whole lot spinning and lock it up when correct Reply