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Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:55 am
To do rear suspension adjustments...
Where can I buy this in Melbourne and how much?
Thanks
Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:31 am
Andi
a few years ago, I got mine from TW Performance in melbourne
http://www.tw-performance.com.au
you can also get it from Aust Motorcycle Components
or
Autotools in hallam -
http://www.autotools.com.au/
about $30-40 for a decent one (cheapies around $20)
note some people call them ..shock (or shocker) wrenches
hth
Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:34 am
Try somewhere like AllTools or Blackwoods ph87568222 they have a ajustable one 32-76mm that I think should do the job part # 07427204
dont know the price though
you'll need to know what size you need
Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:51 am
TW sells good gear at cheap prices. I would highly recommend them if they have one in stock! They sell Draper tools, which are a good quality item. I have half a dozen or so of TW's bits. They have all performed well, and the service was excellent.
Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:03 pm
mfzx6r wrote:Try somewhere like AllTools or Blackwoods ph87568222 they have a ajustable one 32-76mm that I think should do the job part # 07427204
dont know the price though
you'll need to know what size you need
Marz
Blackwoods never stocked then when I went looking
and the Alltools one was $69
and that was a few years ago
Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:32 pm
Andi
Wass wrong wiv a big screwdriver and a hammer ??? it fits all sizes
Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:34 pm
Thanks all... bit of research and the $40 is a bit expensive for my situation as I may only use it once. Guess I have to live with a plush suspension...
Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:57 am
Budget/"Rough" approach.....big flathead screw driver and rubber mallet.
Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:36 am
javaman wrote:Thanks all... bit of research and the $40 is a bit expensive for my situation as I may only use it once. Guess I have to live with a plush suspension...
The suggestions about a big flat-blade screwdriver and a hammer are on the money mate - as long as you are careful, then you can easily bump up the preload on the rear shock, you may only have to move the collars 1 or 2 full turns to get an appreciable difference..
Its definitely worth a go, and will save you $40.
Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:14 am
javaman wrote:Thanks all... bit of research and the $40 is a bit expensive for my situation as I may only use it once. Guess I have to live with a plush suspension...
remember, it can be used for headstem adjustment too...
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:01 am
mate supercheap has c spanners for about $12
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:56 am
mrmina wrote:mate supercheap has c spanners for about $12
I going there NOW

didn't have the heart to use hammer+blade although was already on my hand...
Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:04 pm
javaman wrote:Thanks all... bit of research and the $40 is a bit expensive for my situation as I may only use it once. Guess I have to live with a plush suspension...
you will use it again in the future on other bikes
life is too short to ride round on soggy suspension , it also affects tyre wear
hope the supercheap one sorted you out
Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:06 pm
Bought a sissor type from MCAS for aprox $20 worked ok, after some benchgrinder mods

. The bloody thing kept sliding of and as usual your knuckles hit something HARD
Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:59 am
javaman wrote:mrmina wrote:mate supercheap has c spanners for about $12
I going there NOW

didn't have the heart to use hammer+blade although was already on my hand...
i used a hammer and a flat screw driver once.
But then thought i'd do it the right way and buy a c spanner
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