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    Default Adjusting the rear shock.

    Has anyone found a tool that will fit in the very limited space under the seat of the RYKER to allow for spring preload adjustment?

    I don't need to know about the suspension of the Rally model. What I am looking for is practical advice from someone who has actually used the tool in question.
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    I found this one,

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    They are currently out of stock but I'm sure some other
    vendor could have one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cjc96ryker View Post
    I found this one,

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    They are currently out of stock but I'm sure some other
    vendor could have one.
    That might fit. Have you used one on a Ryker?
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    Yes, I purchased one and it works. You don't have a lot of
    room like you mentioned but it works.

    I tried another one off of Amazon:

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    but had to return it as there was just no way this one would
    work with the limited room available to get it in there let
    alone swing it to change the spring settings.
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    Lockjaw pliers would probably work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tslepebull View Post
    Thanks. I ordered a set.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aufgeblassen47 View Post
    Lockjaw pliers would probably work.
    That's also liable to scratch the finish off and tear into the aluminum parts.
    2018 Can Am Spyder F3L, 1995 BMW R1100R, 1988 Suzuki GS250, 2019 Ryker 600 (Wife's)


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    Just simply go to a local auto parts store, and ask for a "shock absorber spanner wrench".

    Mine (like probably yours) it set for the softest ride/lightest weight. Even though I'm 290 lbs., it seems to be fine set that way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aufgeblassen47 View Post
    Just simply go to a local auto parts store, and ask for a "shock absorber spanner wrench".

    Mine (like probably yours) it set for the softest ride/lightest weight. Even though I'm 290 lbs., it seems to be fine set that way.
    I got one in the mail yesterday from Amazon and it did the trick. Thanks to all for the advise.
    2018 Can Am Spyder F3L, 1995 BMW R1100R, 1988 Suzuki GS250, 2019 Ryker 600 (Wife's)


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    Hi all BRP designed it like so you would purchase the rear , Very expensive adjustable one. Regards Nico 75

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    Do u know which tool they would recommend?
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    Quote Originally Posted by thechamp73 View Post
    Do u know which tool they would recommend?
    BRP doesn't recommend anything. I used this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    2018 Can Am Spyder F3L, 1995 BMW R1100R, 1988 Suzuki GS250, 2019 Ryker 600 (Wife's)


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    I ordered this one:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/233040555251

    $6.99 shipped.

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    I went to my misc tools drawer in my tool box, found five of them, just will pick the one that fits the best. Every OTHER motorcycle I've owned came with one......

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    Quote Originally Posted by McRuss View Post
    I went to my misc tools drawer in my tool box, found five of them, just will pick the one that fits the best. Every OTHER motorcycle I've owned came with one......
    Which is how you ended up with five of them.

    Of course there are subsequent owners trying to find a shock spanner to fit.

    I too remember having a decent tool kit but it was late 70's or early 80's the last time I bought a bike with worthwhile tools. Actually, this Ryker is the first bike I've bought in several decades that needed a tool for adjustments.
    2018 Can Am Spyder F3L, 1995 BMW R1100R, 1988 Suzuki GS250, 2019 Ryker 600 (Wife's)


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