element51 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 all the info i find on the xs400, including the service manual says that the rear shocks can be adjusted for preload, but i dont see any screws or whatsoever on my bike. how is pre-load adjustment accomplished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted November 19, 2008 Moderator Share Posted November 19, 2008 the cam type thing under the spring merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 At the bottom of the spring there's a collar. Turn this. Usually it has numbers on it, the higher ones being a stronger setting for bigger loads. You will likely need a special spanner to do this adjustment. Can be had from most M/C parts shops, mechanics etc for the horrendously expensive sum of around THREE of your English pounds Or you may have gotten one included in your bike's tool kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 19, 2008 Moderator Share Posted November 19, 2008 called a "C" spanner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spraguepsycho1 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's also much easier to twist the collar to make adjustments if you get the rear tire off the ground unloading the weight off the springs (either by using the center stand, jack under the frame, or a rope tied to rafters etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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