Where can you get a Spanner Wrench for the rear shock? Also,how much rear sag should you have with rider? Without?
Thanks
Jamie

 

Rear sag should be about 3.5" give or take .5" with rider.
I and most people I know use a screwdriver and hammer.
Even if you find the right size spanner it can be hard to get it
in that small space. Just take the hammer and driver and tap around the locking ring, take the weight off the suspension and turn the spring a few turns whichever way, check sag, when you have it right, tighten the locking ring the same way hammer and driver. Later

 

I found a spanner wrench that attaches to a 3/8th inch ratchet. When it gets a good grip, and you're holding it in the perfect position, and about 12 other factors (sweat dripping, air density etc...) it will turn the rear shock easily. However, I spend a lot of time peeling torn bits of skin off of my knuckles when I use it. Though, I must admit, I STILL use it, so it must seem easier than the screwdriver method. I think if you could find a real spanner wrench, maybe a cheap model it might be your best bet. I'd only found wrenches that were way into the double digit figures in cost. I paid $8.95 for my cheap model, and if you could find one for about $20 you might be happy and get what you paid for. I definitely feel like I got a $9 spanner wrench and my knuckles pay for it every time. Oh yeah, a bicycle shop or motorcycle shop should carry them.

 

Sorry Black, I have to agree with Joey9. I used the hammer-screwdriver method and had good results without peeling skin and If your careful with the screwdriver you won't leave any marks on the shock or jam nut. Man I hate skinned knuchles in riding gloves [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]

 

Thanks for the info. I guess I will use the ole hammer adjustment. This is the only 4wheeler I have had with a removable rear subframe. I thought there might be a more "professional" way with the better access to the rear shock.
Thanks
Jamie

 

I find spraying the threads & the bottom of the shaft with WD-40 makes it alot easier to turn with just one hand.