jaydee914 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi, I apologize if this has been covered before, but a search brought up nothing. I'm sure somebody owns a higher quality preload adjustment wrench than the stocker that lives under the seat. Can anybody recommend one? I've been using that little guy that came with the bike and not only is it a pain in the a$$, it's bent a few times, making it even more difficult. Are all preload adjusters the same spacing so that I can use any preload wrench? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member britelitebob Posted June 27, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi, I apologize if this has been covered before, but a search brought up nothing. I'm sure somebody owns a higher quality preload adjustment wrench than the stocker that lives under the seat. Can anybody recommend one? I've been using that little guy that came with the bike and not only is it a pain in the a$$, it's bent a few times, making it even more difficult. Are all preload adjusters the same spacing so that I can use any preload wrench? Thanks. You can get an adjustable hook spanner wrench anywhere they sell mechanics tools, they work much better and a medium size one will fit most shocks. BLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee914 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks. Anybody know the size of our adjuster? I have a choice between 32-76mm or 51-121mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member britelitebob Posted June 28, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks. Anybody know the size of our adjuster? I have a choice between 32-76mm or 51-121mm.75mm for the oem shock, l would go with the larger wrench if you can fit it in there. BLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee914 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks. Anybody know the size of our adjuster? I have a choice between 32-76mm or 51-121mm.75mm for the oem shock, l would go with the larger wrench if you can fit it in there. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee914 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Thanks!Could you post what you're picking up, if it works? Adjusting only from the one side (clutch side) will require a very low profile (narrow) tool to fit underneath the 'nut', or something with two hooks like this Ohlins wrench. Is there something I'm not seeing? Unfortunately the one I bought is way too fat to fit so I'll be returning it. What does everyone else use? My wife has been enjoying riding on the bike more and more so I need something that makes adjusting preload easier without bending! (And no, a new shock with remote adjuster isn't in the cards...yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee914 Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 I just had to return a second wrench that didn't fit between the shock and swing arm. So does everybody here use the stock wrench to adjust preload? I can't believe that. Can anybody recommend a quality wrench to adjust preload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isteve Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I use the stock wrench I haven't had any problems with it yet, but I've only used it 5 or 6 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee914 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 I use the stock wrench I haven't had any problems with it yet, but I've only used it 5 or 6 times. ...it would be useful to have two sets... one on the bike, and one in the shop. Universal fit wrenches don't seem to work very well. Yeah, that was my plan, but I can't find anything other than stock that fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverninja Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Still looking for a good answer - as our friend jaydee914 mentioned, if you need to do this often, it's a pain in the neck with the stock wrench. I noticed it's worse in one direction vs. the other. You can get about 1/2 a notch and then have to reposition the wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patkin Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I've used a long punch and a hammer to adjust mine. It's much easier. It's not hurting the notches any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwest Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Here ya go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckaduck Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I've used a long punch and a hammer to adjust mine. It's much easier. It's not hurting the notches any. That's what i do. The stock wrench is useless for adding preload to the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 The tool that Piotrek referenced with a picture is actually for steering bearing adjustment. I’m not sure if it’s big enough to fit the preload adjuster on the rear shock. I’ll try mine out today and let you know. If it is, bonus for one tool for both purposes! -skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 The tool that Piotrek referenced with a picture is actually for steering bearing adjustment. I’m not sure if it’s big enough to fit the preload adjuster on the rear shock. I’ll try mine out today and let you know. If it is, bonus for one tool for both purposes! -skip Yeah, that's where the link took me... looks wrong for the job. I will just pickup a spare to throw in my toolbox... Yamaha part 1RC-28135-00-00. $5USD at Partzilla. I will bolt on an extension... done. There you go. FWIW, I don’t have my FJ near me, but that spanner wrench pictures DOES work on the preload adjuster for an FZ07. Barely, but it fits. Feels a bit more secure than my universal one actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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