Hiya All,

hope you can help.

What make/model C- Spanner should I buy, that will adjust the Std rear shock?
(Ie to loosen the locknut, and also the preload adjusting locknut?)

I'm trying to adjust the standard rear shock on my NC29 - but the C-Spanner in the toolkit won't fit! I've given it a good go, to loosen the locknut, and also the preload adjusting locknut. I have also tried a cheapo "adjustable" C-spanner. All no good, the spanner is slipping off lots, and I don't fancy damaging fairings or framework etc!


The spanner in the NC20 toolkit looks exactly the same as the spanner for my old CBR600 - where the rear shock had those 6 settings. The NC29RRN is totally different, with the threaded locknut for finer tightening adjustments.


Hope you can advise
Cheers
Martin

I use a hammer and a long bar from a socket set, tap.. tap..

Durka Durka wrote:I use a hammer and a long bar from a socket set, tap.. tap..

But I use a ground down screwdriver (drift).

I've found it's nearly impossibly to adjust the preload while the shock is under load (especially if it's weathered a bit). An Abba stand/axle stands/jack makes it a breeze.

superlite wrote:

Durka Durka wrote: I've found it's nearly impossibly to adjust the preload while the shock is under load (especially if it's weathered a bit). An Abba stand/axle stands/jack makes it a breeze.

aaaahhh!

good point!

I'm happy to draw up a template from the one I have made at A4 size and email that to anyone who might want to make one themselves.

Use 4-5mm mild steel plate, a jigsaw and a file and it should take about 30 minutes.

Matt

matt69 wrote:I'm happy to draw up a template from the one I have made at A4 size and email that to anyone who might want to make one themselves.

Use 4-5mm mild steel plate, a jigsaw and a file and it should take about 30 minutes.

Matt

Hiya matt, that would be awesome if you could! I.m. If you cAn. Also cab u attach to this thread for any others?

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et voila



Print out at A4 size and use 5mm mild steel and it should work nicely. I have used alloy plate, but the tip is too soft and it rounds off quickly. I've got the steel in the shed to have a go once my crash damaged hand isn't......

Matt

matt69 wrote:

Hiya matt, that would be awesome if you could! I.m. If you cAn. Also cab u attach to this thread for any others?[/quote]

et voila


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THanks Matt! 8)