Rear shock adjustment

[Weave2u]

I've got an '09 GS. I want to stiffen the ride from the current 3 to a 5. I jacked up the spyder from the rear of the frame, forward of the shock, then i tried to turn the adjuster with a ratchet and extension. I couldn't get it to budge pps:...LOL. Any suggestions to make it easier? Thanks!!

 

[freebob]

My advice would be to spray a good penetrating oil around adjuster and shock,
that should make it easier to adjust......:thumbup:...


Freebob...:doorag:

 

[bjt]

I've got an '09 GS. I want to stiffen the ride from the current 3 to a 5. I jacked up the spyder from the rear of the frame, forward of the shock, then i tried to turn the adjuster with a ratchet and extension. I couldn't get it to budge pps:...LOL. Any suggestions to make it easier? Thanks!!

You jacked it up until the rear tire was suspended above the ground, hanging by the shock? If so, then the penetrating oil applied around the adjuster mechanism would be the next thing to try. After that, its just elbow grease to turn the adjuster.

 

[retread]

I use a 24 inch 1/2 inch drive breaker bar to adjust mine, never had a problem.:doorag:

john

 

[boborgera]

I've got an '09 GS. I want to stiffen the ride from the current 3 to a 5. I jacked up the spyder from the rear of the frame, forward of the shock, then i tried to turn the adjuster with a ratchet and extension. I couldn't get it to budge pps:...LOL. Any suggestions to make it easier? Thanks!!

Like a few have said, Jack it up , spray it down, Go one notch at a time slowly , Don't try to go strait to 5.:thumbup:

 

[Texmac1011]

I get some of the weight off the tire an use a 2' cheater on 3/8 drive rachet with no problems.