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CNF2002 · #311 Unread post by **CNF2002** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:19 am

I can't imagine there not being a mechanic who can tune the suspension at the dealer.

Surely this is a common thing. I would imagine there would be a sheet available somewhere that lists the appropriate settings for the weight of a particular rider. As I understand it, it's just a dial that you turn.

VermilionX · Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:27 am

CNF2002 wrote:I can't imagine there not being a mechanic who can tune the suspension at the dealer.

Surely this is a common thing. I would imagine there would be a sheet available somewhere that lists the appropriate settings for the weight of a particular rider. As I understand it, it's just a dial that you turn.

i'd do it myself if there was a guide like that for my bike.

although i still have to take it to a shop since the rear shocks preload can only be adjusted by a special tool.

TR7 · #313 Unread post by **TR7** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:14 am

The Crimson Rider® wrote:
although i still have to take it to a shop since the rear shocks preload can only be adjusted by a special tool.

check the tool kit?

VermilionX · Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:38 am

TR7 wrote:
The Crimson Rider® wrote:
although i still have to take it to a shop since the rear shocks preload can only be adjusted by a special tool.

check the tool kit?

yep... nothing in the tool kit.

the manual specified it that it's not recommended to do it yourself bec it said there's a special tool to adjust.

although if you really wanted to... you can use a screw driver and hammer it. i wouldn't want that though.

CNF2002 · #315 Unread post by **CNF2002** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:08 am

Are you sure its not just a torx or hex screw?

TR7 · #316 Unread post by **TR7** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:26 am

Im surprised, even my GS500 has one in the toolkit. Maybe you should just borrow another riders

. I really dont feel you need to take it to a shop to adjust the read preload.

VermilionX · Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:45 am

TR7 wrote:Im surprised, even my GS500 has one in the toolkit. Maybe you should just borrow another riders . I really dont feel you need to take it to a shop to adjust the read preload.

well like i said... i'd do it myself if i knew what setting to use for my weight.

and do you know what kind of tool is needed for it?

here's what it looks like, those 2 silver things directly above the spring...

-Holiday · Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:05 am

all the ones ive seen, including mine, look like this:

Mintbread · Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:57 am

The Crimson Rider® wrote: and do you know what kind of tool is needed for it?

Yeah, a hammer and a big screwdriver.

Up is softer preload and down is harder preload. Simple.

VermilionX · Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:13 am

Mintbread wrote:
Yeah, a hammer and a big screwdriver.

Up is softer preload and down is harder preload. Simple.

i already knew that but like i said... i don't want to hammer it and i don't know what setting to use.