Triumphrat

dawgfan · 06-11-2006, 08:36 AM

I tried to Google, I tried to search here to not bug ya'll unless I had to...

I ride a 2005 Bonnie, mainly to work and back and as much as I can on the weekends. I am 6' 220 lbs. and would qualify myself as a bit more aggressive rider than average. Every once and a while my gf hops on with me and with my weight and her, I can tell I need to be on a stiffer setting...even though she is half my weight.

I want to adjust my rear shock (until I can replace it and the front springs) but I have no clue how to do it.

Can anyone advise me on what adjustments are available on the rear shock and what may be a good setup for my weight?

I am on the second from softest setting (I think) but I admit, I have no clue how to change this setting. Do I have to loosen that bolt to turn the shock to the stiffer settings?

Thank you so much to anyone who has the time to look and comment on this.

dharmabum · 06-11-2006, 11:45 AM

There is a small tool that should have come with your bike. It is a few inches long and kind of resembles a large wrench. Throw it on to the lower end of your shock, hooking the two edges and turn. I wish I knew all the technical terms but I don't. It took me a few seconds to figure it out, and I was done. I went from (2) to (3) and it made a nice difference in handling. A bit more rigid on the bumps, but I like the compromise. I am having a local tech replace my fork springs with Progressive springs and I have Progressive 412's for the rear shocks on order. The small adjustment I made on the stock shocks did make a difference though. At least until the new stuff comes in.

derek985 · 06-11-2006, 12:27 PM

It's called a spanner - and AFAIK one did not come with my Bonnie.

dharmabum · 06-11-2006, 12:51 PM

Maybe the Spanner fairy dropped it in my kit while I was walking out the dealership doors. Is this something that is standard or it's up to the dealership what they throw in? Also, where is a cheap and quick place Dawgfan can buy one?

rodburner · 06-11-2006, 03:21 PM

A strong grip will turn the shocks,as will channel locks and a rag,a bent screwdriver,ground to fit the shallow hole on the collar,or even the allen wrench "toolkit" will turn it.