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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Default Rear Shock Adjust- tool needed?
My street bob I have had for a year has the shock settings that came from the factory. I know the big detent is the softest setting. Im not sure what most dyna shocks come set as stock? I want to soften things up a bit and was wondering---is there a way to do it with out the hd tool(spanner) or what?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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You can use a well made strap wrench. NOT a cheapie, it will snap .
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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I bought mine from Drag Specialties. You must have for load and or passenger weight. I have mine set at 5 and the ride is great.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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invest in the wrench ($10 i think) that way you don't scratch something and really **** yourself off. Just my .02
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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you can turn them by hand but the $10 tool is the best way
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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You can use a well made strap wrench. NOT a cheapie, it will snap .

And taking as much weight off the rear suspension as possible will also help.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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I paid 8.00 for mine at the dealer get 1 and keep it aboard I run mine at 4 no pass 5 with passenger when i got mine 1 was set at 1 and 1 at 3 made the dealer check before I left screamed and they set them both to 3
 
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SOME CAN USE THEIR HANDS..I USED A RUBBER OIL FILTER WRENCH STRAP THINGY
 
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Buy the wrench,you will need to try various settings until you are satisfied and as you get more miles on the bike you will be resetting the shocks.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Thanks all. YEP, 10 bucks at a dealer. Pretty flippin simple and useful tool. Later
 
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