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azscootin

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Tool for Rear Shock Adjustment
« on: September 08, 2011, 03:11:47 AM »
Hi all;

Need to adjust the rear shocks and the manual states making the changes via a tool.  Anyone know what this "tool" is or if there ad hoc piece that can be used to adjust the rear coil shocks?

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Re: Tool for Rear Shock Adjustment
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2011, 03:39:45 AM »
They are made to accept a spanner wrench - but I just use my hands. 



Spanner wrenches are inexpensive and easy to find.  Match the diameter of the shock to the inside curve of the wrench - anything close will work.  You could always put a stubby screwdriver into one of the holes and turn it that way.
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Re: Tool for Rear Shock Adjustment
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2011, 04:01:41 AM »
Just put on a leather glove and adjust it with your hand.  I suggest you do it while the bike is on the center stand.

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Re: Tool for Rear Shock Adjustment
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2011, 04:14:20 PM »
Thanks for the replies, will give it a try.

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Re: Tool for Rear Shock Adjustment
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2014, 09:45:59 PM »
In the manual the suggest puttin the screwdriver the furnish in the hole to turn it.

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Re: Tool for Rear Shock Adjustment
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2014, 11:49:07 AM »
Did you look for the small tool kit that should have come with bike ( originally ) ? 

Should be wrapped in a blue plastic case and strapped to the bottom of the seat .
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