Where to get preload on suspension increased?

**koba** · 18th March 2013, 19:48

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Not needed, Death has done an admirable job leading a horse to water, whether it gets drunk is another matter.

Given all the advice about screwdrivers and hammers I see that butchery is alive and well.......................

There is a tool that isn't a hammer and screwdriver?

**F5 Dave** · 19th March 2013, 13:16

Originally Posted by koba

There is a tool that isn't a hammer and screwdriver?

I thought you'd seen that 2' adjustable wrench I have hanging on my wall

. . .honest, its for bending things & its awesome.

**eSOL** · 19th March 2013, 14:00

Sorry ma bad. Bike is a 1990 Honda CBR250rr MC22.

**Robert Taylor** · 19th March 2013, 16:59

Originally Posted by eSOL

Sorry ma bad. Bike is a 1990 Honda CBR250rr MC22.

Re read Deaths post. If it makes you uncomfortable then speak to someone who will tell you what you want to hear. But he is 100% correct.

**eSOL** · 19th March 2013, 19:04

Thanks for the replies guys,

Just a question about the Screwdriver and hammer technique. Can i do it without removing the seat or anything? And there seems to be a latch that is raise into the slot of the suspension, when i adjust it do i need to touch that before at all?

**FJRider** · 19th March 2013, 19:10

Originally Posted by koba

There is a tool that isn't a hammer and screwdriver?

I have a drill ... totally awesome for lightening the chassis ...

There is nothing lighter than a hole ... other than lots of holes ...

**FJRider** · 19th March 2013, 19:16

Originally Posted by eSOL

Thanks for the replies guys,

Just a question about the Screwdriver and hammer technique. Can i do it without removing the seat or anything? And there seems to be a latch that is raise into the slot of the suspension, when i adjust it do i need to touch that before at all?

Use too big a hammer and the seat "may" come off anyway ... (along with bits of the suspension)

**Robert Taylor** · 19th March 2013, 19:41

Originally Posted by eSOL

Thanks for the replies guys,

Just a question about the Screwdriver and hammer technique. Can i do it without removing the seat or anything? And there seems to be a latch that is raise into the slot of the suspension, when i adjust it do i need to touch that before at all?

If you want to devalue your bike use a scewdriver and hammer, I cant believe how rough many people are...................

**Madness** · 19th March 2013, 19:54

Rear shock for 1990 Honda CBR250RR MC22, must be in good condition. PM eSOL if you have anything.

**koba** · 19th March 2013, 20:13

Originally Posted by eSOL

Thanks for the replies guys,

Just a question about the Screwdriver and hammer technique. Can i do it without removing the seat or anything? And there seems to be a latch that is raise into the slot of the suspension, when i adjust it do i need to touch that before at all?

If you have to ask, don't do it; send it to a pro like our Tory friend Robert.

Originally Posted by FJRider

I have a drill ... totally awesome for lightening the chassis ...

There is nothing lighter than a hole ... other than lots of holes ...

I must get me some more holes! (in my bike)

Originally Posted by FJRider

Use too big a hammer and the seat "may" come off anyway ... (along with bits of the suspension)

That would increase the size of the problem, thus necessitating an increase in the size of the hammer.

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

If you want to devalue your bike use a scewdriver and hammer, I cant believe how rough many people are...................

I've only used similar 'butchery' on mine and there isn't a scratch on it, I do use my brains and a soft drift when applying such force though.

Originally Posted by Madness

Rear shock for 1990 Honda CBR250RR MC22, must be in good condition. PM eSOL if you have anything.

Maybe I'll finally be able to sell that shock!

**eSOL** · 20th March 2013, 10:19

So went to cyclespot today and matt at the help desk (Fuckin gc) hooked me up for a hook wrench. Went outside and did it out in front of the shop. Rode back home today and it feels like a new bike. Didn't know what I was missing till I was riding it back. If anyone else needs a hook wrench and are in Auckland lemme know and I'll let you use it.

**Robert Taylor** · 20th March 2013, 18:59

Originally Posted by eSOL

So went to cyclespot today and matt at the help desk (Fuckin gc) hooked me up for a hook wrench. Went outside and did it out in front of the shop. Rode back home today and it feels like a new bike. Didn't know what I was missing till I was riding it back. If anyone else needs a hook wrench and are in Auckland lemme know and I'll let you use it.

Cool, you have an improvement, which of course is always a term of relativity

**Fast Eddie** · 21st March 2013, 09:13

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Not needed, Death has done an admirable job leading a horse to water, whether it gets drunk is another matter.

Given all the advice about screwdrivers and hammers I see that butchery is alive and well.......................

I recon... nothing like spending a couple dollars to get the right tool for the job!

Although in saying that I have a wee 20min DVD here from "Keith Code: Superbike School" showing you how to set up your suspension sag and basic damping - they used a hammer and drift to adjust the rear spring preload?

**Robert Taylor** · 21st March 2013, 12:54

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

I recon... nothing like spending a couple dollars to get the right tool for the job!

Although in saying that I have a wee 20min DVD here from "Keith Code: Superbike School" showing you how to set up your suspension sag and basic damping - they used a hammer and drift to adjust the rear spring preload?

Of course everything is ''correct'' on DVDs and over the net..........................Sometimes you do have to use a BLUNT drift, thats way better than a sharp ended screwdriver on the end of a butchers hand. Its called ''mechanical sympathy''