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Message started by monkee72 on 03/23/07 at 07:46:44

Title: Shock Adjustment
Post by monkee72 on 03/23/07 at 07:46:44

I put the 150 on the back, I really like the look of it. However, riding 2 up causes the wheel to come in contact with the fender. I know about the shock adjustment, the 5 step deal, I believe. But how do I remove the chrome cap on the bottom of the shock to gain access to adjusting?

Title: Re: Shock Adjustment
Post by vroom1776 on 03/23/07 at 09:05:04

tech sect link (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1137768473)

questions about the bike go in the Rubber side down section.

ride safe!

Title: Re: Shock Adjustment
Post by verslagen1 on 03/23/07 at 09:06:07

When I readjusted mine, I removed the shocks. If you have a lift and can unload the rear tire this will be easy. I didn't have so I had to work harder.
And you don't need to remove the chrome. Just stick a proper sized rod (allen wrench in my case) through the hole and twist it to the next setting.
I did one setting at a time cause of above problem, then put it back on and did the other side. Repeat until happy with setting. ;D

Title: Re: Shock Adjustment
Post by monkee72 on 03/23/07 at 09:12:53

You guys are GREAT! Thank you very much!

Title: Re: Shock Adjustment
Post by Max_Morley on 03/23/07 at 16:44:56

I believe the back side of the screwdriver blade in the OE tool kit also fits te shock adjustment hole. It may be difficult if you had saddlebags. Max

Title: Re: Shock Adjustment
Post by Holodeck on 03/23/07 at 17:14:49

I bought one of those $40 lifts from the local auto parts chain, so far I have changed the forks, changed brake pads, cleaned brake pads removed both front and rear wheels, checked oil many times and did the shocks.

I remember when I bought it thinking, will I use this thing enought to spend the money. Nice little tool.

BTW the dealer wanted $100 to remove and replace one wheel.

Title: Re: Shock Adjustment
Post by verslagen1 on 03/23/07 at 19:46:21

Over here they're $50, at $40 I'd make like the ladies at a clearance sale! charge! it! ;D

Title: Re: Shock Adjustment
Post by franch on 03/24/07 at 13:44:40

you can just ask a strong pal to lift the back of the bike while you adjust the shocks. grab the rear fender and just get most of the weight off the shock and it's a snap.