Any suggestions on what to use to adjust springs?

[Windhound]

As has been discussed, BRP is no loner supplying tool to adjust load on springs...I am really new to this so hope I using correct terms...hubby wants to make ride softer for me so I thought I would ask how you do it without the no longer supplied BRP tool. Windhound

[bikerchris1270]

As has been discussed, BRP is no loner supplying tool to adjust load on springs...I am really new to this so hope I using correct terms...hubby wants to make ride softer for me so I thought I would ask how you do it without the no longer supplied BRP tool. Windhound

What type of ride?

[Windhound]

Would like to make it softer...ride alot of country road complete with patches and potholes

[pegasus1300]

What year and model in your Spyder?

[bikerchris1270]

Would like to make it softer...ride alot of country road complete with patches and potholes

What are you riding....F3, RT,......
Are you the driver or passenger?
Weight of individual involved ( not being personal here)
What modifications have been made to spyder?
If this is a brand new spyder, there have been reports of the air spring suspension arm switch being disconnected, air bag overinflated (F3L,RT)
Tire pressure’s definitely contribute to a harsh or too soft ride.

[Motorcycledave]

What type of ride?

You can buy a shock spring wrench at any motorcycle shop or Cycle Gear.com, Rivzella, Big Bike Parts and more

[RykerRick]

This is the one I use to adjust the spring on the rear shock of the Rally. Its a stock spanner wrench and it works best using a 3/8 ratchet, theres not enough space for the larger wrenches. The front shocks are adjustable by hand. I believe I got it at Cycle gear. :Correction: I just looked at it and its a Bikemaster spanner wrench, I must have ordered it from them https://bikemaster.com/bikemaster-sh...it-151697.html

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

As has been discussed, BRP is no loner supplying tool to adjust load on springs...I am really new to this so hope I using correct terms...hubby wants to make ride softer for me so I thought I would ask how you do it without the no longer supplied BRP tool. Windhound

It's not really a question of " no tool to do it " .... for quite a few years now BRP stopped making springs you could adjust ie. Pre-load .... after I got into Spyders I designed a Front Shock bracket that changed the " angle " of the Shock to a more up-right position ( I did this for the original, and then the new 1330 frame design ).... the shocks had the pre-load feature and I discovered I could set it at the lowest position ( using my bracket ) and still have better control .... my design left the OEM ride height the same and the spring in it's longest position .... the ride stayed quite comfortable, but the handling was better .... I have pics in my Albums ..... good luck .... Mike

[RICZ]

This one works on my shocks - 2017 F3L.....
https://www.cyclegear.com/accessorie...sku_id=1124074