Adjusting the rear shock.

[Bob204bc]

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.

 

[cjc96ryker]

I found this one,



They are currently out of stock but I'm sure some other
vendor could have one.:shocked:

 

[Bob204bc]

I found this one,

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They are currently out of stock but I'm sure some other
vendor could have one.:shocked:

That might fit. Have you used one on a Ryker?

 

[Tslepebull]

These worked fine on mine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYKJCWF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[cjc96ryker]

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:



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.:doorag:

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

Lockjaw pliers would probably work.

 

[Bob204bc]

These worked fine on mine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYKJCWF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks. I ordered a set.

 

[Bob204bc]

Lockjaw pliers would probably work.

That's also liable to scratch the finish off and tear into the aluminum parts.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

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.

 

[Bob204bc]

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.

 

[Nico75]

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

 

[thechamp73]

Do u know which tool they would recommend?

 

[Bob204bc]

Do u know which tool they would recommend?

BRP doesn't recommend anything. I used this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005SUTYAY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

I ordered this one:

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

$6.99 shipped.

 

[McRuss]

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......

 

[Bob204bc]

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. :2thumbs:

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.