BarryG Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Do you have to lift up the tank to do this? I can't figure how/where and with what to do it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Do you have to lift up the tank to do this? I can't figure how/where and with what to do it? Thanks No need to lift tank, remove seat and come from the top or come in from under tail over the rear tyre with a "C" spanner or a hammer and drift, top ring is locking ring, loosen anti clockwise then wind down lower ring to increase preload or wind up to lessen Can be a bitch getting in there with a spanner or drift and may require taking shock out to loosen lock ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 While we're at it.... What is the stock preset set for (weight)? How many turns of the ring is needed for X unit of weight adjustment? What is the recommended preset on the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks, Para. Geez.....didn't know it was gonna be this big of a PIA to adjust. I'd just like to see where it's set at really. Bike feels fine. I don't even have a C spanner or drift or know what the hell they are...... I do have a hammer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 You should have a C spanner in your factory honda toolkit. Its the only tool in there that you'll never find any other use for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 A large screw driver will work in place of a drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 While we're at it.... What is the stock preset set for (weight)? I assume it is set up for someone ~78kg as that is what the stock spring is rated for How many turns of the ring is needed for X unit of weight adjustment? Don't know never adjusted my stock shock What is the recommended preset on the rear? As above Thanks, Para. Geez.....didn't know it was gonna be this big of a PIA to adjust. I'd just like to see where it's set at really. Bike feels fine. I don't even have a C spanner or drift or know what the hell they are...... I do have a hammer though. Yeah it looks like it would be a PITA I never actually adjusted mine as the damping had gone and I replaced mine with a 900RR shock and that has a stepped preload adjuster which adjusts easily with a "C" spanner Like this one You should have a C spanner in your factory Honda toolkit. Its the only tool in there that you'll never find any other use for! I didn't have a tool kit with my bike but bought one from a guy on OzBB from a FI bike and it didn't have a "C" spanner, just got one from the local Honda dealer for $17 :icon_think: A large screw driver will work in place of a drift. Yeah I guess ya could bodge it with one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRDEANO Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 While we're at it.... What is the stock preset set for (weight)? How many turns of the ring is needed for X unit of weight adjustment? What is the recommended preset on the rear? The position of the ring is not what you need to be taking note of. The rear end should be set by "rider sag" - IE How much the bike sags from a fully extended shock. General recommendation is around 35 to 40mm of sag at the rear. Method - 1. Put bike on centre stand and measure from rear wheel axle vertically up to a fixed point on the frame / bodywork. 2. Put the bike back on it's wheels and sit on it in normal riding position ( near a wall so you can hold on for balance) and get a friend to measure between the same two points. long measurement minus short measurement is the "Rider Sag" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblock Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 in this pic there is a flat screw looking thing marked: "TEN" and then has the settings: "S" "H" I am going to guess it stands for "Tension" and "Soft" "Hard" but my question is, what exactly does it do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 in this pic there is a flat screw looking thing marked: "TEN" and then has the settings: "S" "H" I am going to guess it stands for "Tension" and "Soft" "Hard" but my question is, what exactly does it do? Rebound damping adjuster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warp11XX Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 You should have a C spanner in your factory honda toolkit. Its the only tool in there that you'll never find any other use for! I'm thinking I got screwed here now....my kit doesn't have a spanner. What's up with that? Does everyone else with '03 models have a spanner in the toolkit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 No spanner in my '01 kit, either (I bought mine new). Given that the adjuster is about impossible to access with a tool like that when the shock is mounted, I don't think that was included in the XX kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetXX Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I bought my 03 new, and it did not come with a spanner. My new Penske shock came with and adjuster though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmacza Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I did my rear sag this weekend - was 65mm and 2 turns of the preload doodad took it to 42mm sag it is sooooooo much harder now - I feel every bump in the road. Turns in way faster tho, and feels far nicer thru bends (tho that could also be the new PR2 I put on a week ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 in this pic there is a flat screw looking thing marked: "TEN" and then has the settings: "S" "H" I am going to guess it stands for "Tension" and "Soft" "Hard" but my question is, what exactly does it do? Rebound damping adjuster. Mine is set where it came from the factory. I measured SAG and it was within the street rider specs. Maybe you can give me some coaching on the rebound adjustment Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beondwacko Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'd have to call the fag/guy I sold my bike to. I can't remember for sure if a spanner was in my tool kit. I think it might have,but my memory sometimes fails me. That's what my wife tells me at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I screw with my suspension all the time. I have the Penske adjustable rear, AK's in the front. In any case, for the rebound, I would first see how many turns you have in the adjustment, then turn it all the way counter-clockwise, then turn it in (clockwise) to the midpoint. Good start. Jumpy/touchy means, turn counter-clockwise. Not responsive, tighten it up. Be careful though, those rebounds only take a small turn to dial it in. For the preload, follow the 35~40'ish rule. If that doesn't work, replace the spring. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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