i'm having some trouble adjusting my front shocks.
The manual says all i have to do is turn the adjuster in a certain way to stiffen the suspension.
Is that all i have to do? because i tried it and it is a little tough to turn. If i put a pipe wrench to it that would ruin the chrome finish.

does any one have some advice, do i just try as hard as i can with a pipe wrench?

thanks for any info!!

 

What you need is a spanner wrench. It's made especially for those teeth on your shocks. Check Dennis Kirk, they have pictures of them so you can see what I'm talking about. It's pretty much a "must have" for any atv-er.

 

so all i have to do is turn the adjuster and i should be all set??
There is nothing special i have to do?

 

Let me give you this link, it is very helpful with shock adjustments.

http://off-road.com/atv/suspension/shockadj.htm

You need to keep in mind your "ride height sag" when adjusting preload.