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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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I need to up the preload from standard 2 to 3 and do not have a spanner, I was shocked today to find out a HD one is over $100cnd.

Anyone know of a knock off? Or a free way to adjust?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Hit the Arctic Cat dealer and get one for their shocks. That's what I used and it fit fine. The one I used was out of the tool kit for a 2005 Fire Cat.
 
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I need to up the preload from standard 2 to 3 and do not have a spanner, I was shocked today to find out a HD one is over $100cnd.

Anyone know of a knock off? Or a free way to adjust?
Wow, thats pricy. One came with my progressives, so I imagine that you could find one for much cheaper.
 
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mine (from HD) was like $10....a rubber strap wrench might work though
 
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go by the honda dealer and get the vtx1800 spanner. works fine. $7
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I use a strap wrench from Home Depot, probably about 20.00
 
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Thanks guys, strap wrench was a cinch!

Quick check on the covered shocks, 2 to 3 is a preload increase right?
 
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go by the honda dealer and get the vtx1800 spanner. works fine. $7
Gary - I agree with Gary. I had a mig welder so I cut a pipe in half, drilled a bolt hole, welded in the 1/4" bolt and welded a handle on it. Works fine.

2 to 3 is a preload increase right?
YES
 
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