rear shock adjustment

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30 Jul 2011 18:30 #465883 by jacksdad
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anybody have an idea of how to adjust the rear shocks, manual says there are three positions and you need a hook spanner, I do not have a hook spanner, nor will I purchase a hook spanner in the near future (broke) just a curiosity, thanks in advance
1979 kz750 twin cyl.

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30 Jul 2011 18:33 #465884 by MFolks
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If you look at the rear shocks, there is a ring with ramps on it to adjust the spring pre load. The hooked spanner has a tooth or square section designed to engage this opening on the ring.
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30 Jul 2011 18:39 #465885 by jacksdad
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can it be sone without a hook spanner?
1979 kz750 twin cyl.

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30 Jul 2011 18:48 #465887 by 650ed
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You may be able to wrap a piece of thick leather (i.e. from an old belt) around the adjuster to protect it and turn it using Channellock pliers. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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30 Jul 2011 18:48 #465888 by P21
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the (broke ) mans way

use plump pliers big azz pliers will work

and use a rag on shock as to not mark shocks.
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30 Jul 2011 22:33 #465925 by steell
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In the past I've always just grabbed the ring with by bare hand and turned it while pulling upward.
Don't know if I can still do that though :(
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31 Jul 2011 22:50 #466092 by redneckcarrow
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put it on the center stand and use big pair pliers
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05 Aug 2011 00:47 #466956 by jacksdad
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that was a whole lot easier to turn than I thought it would be. i like the ride better now that it is at it's lowest point, not as stiff
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