Adjusting pre-load on the rear shock

[Tee-Dub]

Is it possible to adjust the pre load on the rear shock? It has rings and is threaded, but for the life of me I can't get them loose with a spanner or a hammer and big screwdriver. Is there something here I'm missing?

[gstar]

It is possible to do so, you probably need to use a c-spanner on that top ring.. bit of a nightmare bit it is possible !!

[Furque]

I tried my self with two different sizes of 'C' spanners and gave up after grazing my knuckles for the umpteenth time! I used a long broad flat-bladed screwdriver and a mallet. I think Triumph say it's non adjustable.

[Tee-Dub]

There is no room to work in there and my c spanner wrench didn't work (not the one that comes with the bike). I may try again when I have the exhaust removed.

[amberale]

Buy a brass or steel rod and get a mate to take the weight off the rear end while you tap[bash] the top ring.

Or, if you or a mate can weld make a C spanner to fit.

The brass won't damage the ring so much.

AA

[Tee-Dub]

Or just buy an Ohlins I guess........

[left360]

A couple good thumps with a drift and hammer to get the top ring loose initially.

[Mesoam]

On 2006-07-19 08:21, Tee-Dub wrote:
Or just buy an Ohlins I guess........

can you point to an ohlins dealer online who stocks that kind of stuff?

[Tee-Dub]

On 2006-07-19 18:02, Mesoam wrote:

can you point to an ohlins dealer online who stocks that kind of stuff?

I don't remember who it was but I saw them online for $875. You might look at the vendors on the sticky post for accessories on this forum.

[Eldercanuck]

On 2006-07-19 04:25, Furque wrote:
I tried my self with two different sizes of 'C' spanners and gave up after grazing my knuckles for the umpteenth time! I used a long broad flat-bladed screwdriver and a mallet. I think Triumph say it's non adjustable.

I watched the local motorcycle-only suspension shop swap out my stock spring for a stiffer one, and they used what looked like a big, flat-blade screwdriver with a special tip (that prevents it from damaging the ring) to move the lock ring.