What's everyone using for adjusting preload? I don't have anything lying around, most of my other bikes have had a knob or been electric.
I managed to pick up an adjustment tool from a dealership, mainly deals with d/s and dirt bikes. Came out of a draw outback some where, only charged me $8 fit's perfect with an extension bar that slides on. Makes life easier, than a hammer and drift approach. I'd try some place like that. Lotta' dirt bikes used to come with adjuster tools. Otherwise talk to google maybe.
Do you know anyone that has a jap street bike? If so, they should have one, as pretty much all jap street bikes come with a basic tool set, including the adjustment tool for shocks. As to whether or not they're a standard size I have no idea, but worth a try.
My manual says, "Adjust the ring nut (1) using the spanner provided;" Provided? lol! If it's on the bike, I haven't found it.
I picked up my bike on Saturday and it came with a small tool kit that contains a spanner wrench. Granted it is p.o.s. quality, but it does have the wrench.
I don't think I got a tool kit, either! We have about 6 spanner wrenches in the garage and one of them fit sufficiently enough to get the job done.
I don't think I got a tool kit, either! We have about 6 spanner wrenches in the garage and one of them fit sufficiently enough to get the job done.
I picked up and adjusting tool from Racetech. It looks like a big honkin' flat blade screwdriver with a bent tip and a heavy metal handle. You just put the tip in the adjusting collar notch and give the handle a whack with a mallet and it spins the collar around nicely.
