014 ST Limited tool kit.

[mrwog]

Just wondering what others got in there tool kit? Did a tool come in yours for adjusting the front shocks and anything else not shown here?
This is all I got in mine.

[billybovine]

This is the 2014 tool kit. Looks like you are missing the rag/polishing cloth or whatever that is.

[mrwog]

This is the 2014 tool kit. Looks like you are missing the rag/polishing cloth or whatever that is.

Thanks I have the cloth........No tool for the shocks....:>(

[nhoj]

Thanks I have the cloth........No tool for the shocks....:>(

The stock shocks are not adjustable so no shock tool.

[Chupaca]

They are not adjustable therefore you don't need that tool...you can get the adjusters from BajaRon...

[Marker]

Just wondering what others got in there tool kit? Did a tool come in yours for adjusting the front shocks and anything else not shown here?
This is all I got in mine.

your 2014 Front shocks are not adjustable so there is no spanner wrench included in the tool kit.. That is the all you get in the tool kit.
I made up my own tool kit and carry it in the spyder too.

[mrwog]

The stock shocks are not adjustable so no shock tool.

The 2014 st limited has fox podium shock that are adjustable, I have already adjusted them .

[mrwog]

014 ST limited shocks......my Spyder

[ThreeWheels]

Interesting post.
I had a 2010 RTS and now a 2014 RTS.
What struck me as different between the 2010 and the 2014 tool kits: The 2014 tool kit didn't come with a tire pressure gauge.
I see there is no tire gauge in the ST kit either.
I find that remarkable, since the handling of these machines is dependent on correct inflation of the front tires.
Just my opinion. I could be wrong.

[Flamewinger]

A couple of large channel locks will break the two shock rings. Then you adjust the upper ring to whatever. Then lock them back.

After 10k miles in my Fix shocks I found them sagging and had to do this to get things normal again. I now have Elka's. (One is leaking)

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[AY4B]

I ordered a shock adjustment tool for my front shocks. 9.73 at Louis Powersports.

[mrwog]

I ordered a shock adjustment tool for my front shocks. 9.73 at Louis Powersports.

Just came from the dealer I went to order the adjustment tool and he couldn't find it so he said he would contact BRP.
We looked in the F3 tool kit (has the same shocks) and there was not one in that tool kit either. One would think it would be supplied

[AY4B]

I picked it up yesterday but have not tried to do any adjustments. Ill try it out today. The square hole is where you are supposed to insert a socket wrench to turn it.

[AY4B]

I know its not a BRP part but . I showed the parts guy the Fox Shocks Im trying to adjust and that is what he ordered for me. Ill let you all know how it went later.
Sorry for the huge pic, I thought the software would reduce the size by itself.

What I dont know is the procedure. I did my wifes Harley last night. She has a softail. The directions on it said to loosen the locking nut and turn the shock with the wrench I got for her. On the Harley manuel, it has a chart on how many turns to weight ratio. Example, 2 turns for a rider that is 220-275 pounds.
You are supposed to mark the starting point with a sharpie to reference how many turns you made.

[AY4B]

On the Harley, the tool I got did not quite fit. I had to shave some metal off both teeth on the bench grinder to get it to work. The point is, sometimes you may have to refine the tool to get it to work for you.

[AY4B]

Ok, I adjusted the spring nuts 2 times around tighter and took it for a spin, It seemed to help the steering sensitivity more than anything. I felt more confident to take the curves faster. I was taking 40 MPH curves about 55-65 MPH with pretty good feel.
The tool worked great except you have to break loose the lock nut with a screwdriver and a hammer. The rest is done with the tool. I had the spyder on a jack though. Im sure it can be done either way. I did mark the nut and the shock with a sharpie. Don't mark the spring because it will turn with the nut.
keep in mind. Im still pretty green when it comes to driving a spyder. I have about 1300 miles on mine. Im gaining confidence from riding AND have also recently added the Baja Ron Sway Bar w links. But it shure felt more sensitive, So much so, that I at first thought maybie I should back it off a turn. After awhile, It started getting funner and Funner.

FYI
I use a regular motorcycle Jack I got at Northern Tools, I drive the Spyder up on 3 pieces of 3/4 inch plywood first so that the jack will roll under the Spyder.