adjusting rear spring preload

Subject: adjusting rear spring preload Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:42 am

The service manual says:

"NOTE: Remove the rear shock adsorber from the vehicle before adjustment"

Is that really necessary? adjusting rear spring preload Icon_scratch

Subject: Re: adjusting rear spring preload Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:34 am

I never have.

Alpha Rider

Yeah, neither have I. Same as that damned bleed screw for oil changes... adjusting rear spring preload Icon_rolleyes

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Subject: Re: adjusting rear spring preload Mon May 10, 2010 12:18 pm

To adjust the rear spring preload, is there a Yamaha special tool?
Without removing the shock assembly, it looks very tight to try to get access to the lock ring and adjuster ring. Any tricks?

I have an ohlins 'shock spanner wrench', somewhere in my house. adjusting rear spring preload Suspect

Subject: Re: adjusting rear spring preload Mon May 10, 2010 12:46 pm

Tap at it with a small punch and hammer. Flat screwdriver will work as a punch too, just take your time and go easy. Get the weight off the rear wheel if you can.

Sarah

Subject: Re: adjusting rear spring preload Mon May 10, 2010 12:51 pm

Thanks, that worked great with my old a lonnnnng flat head screwdriver. adjusting rear spring preload 61865

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