570 Sportsman rear shocks adjustment
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570 Sportsman rear shocks adjustment
All,
Ive seen some YouTube vids and read some how to's on adjusting the rear shocks but many on the forums like here caution against using adjustable wrench. When I google SPANNER WRENCHES I see all shapes and sizes. Could someone guide me on what tool exactly to buy?
Also, im a big guy 400 lbs. My shock settings are factory. How far should I adjust up? My gut tells me 1-2 notches up, but ive never done it before.
Why the need? My atv is squatting some with my weight im trying to acheive better center of gravity and better handling.
Thanks all,
R'
Ive seen some YouTube vids and read some how to's on adjusting the rear shocks but many on the forums like here caution against using adjustable wrench. When I google SPANNER WRENCHES I see all shapes and sizes. Could someone guide me on what tool exactly to buy?
Also, im a big guy 400 lbs. My shock settings are factory. How far should I adjust up? My gut tells me 1-2 notches up, but ive never done it before.
Why the need? My atv is squatting some with my weight im trying to acheive better center of gravity and better handling.
Thanks all,
R'
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On the older models they used to have the spanner wrench in the tool pouch. I guess you have to buy one now. Most videos will show to jack up the rear end and some people remove the tires to get a better grip on the adjuster collar.Don't use channel lock pliers as some are shown using. It just scars up the collar and also you can break one. The newer Polaris spanner also has a clutch tool on the end.2877408 WRENCH-SPAN/SPEADER I'm fairly sure some of the cheaper ones on ebay would work also as the adjuster collar doesn't appear to have changed over the years.I'd say at least two or three notches up if it's set on the bottom.
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