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;Notes
: The [[Official Owners Manual|Official Manual]] section on Rear Shock Adjustment illustrates how to measure preload and check sag.
:;Compression
:: The official manual's description here is adequate and this can be done readily by hand on the right side of the bike at the top of the shock.
:;Rebound
:: The adjustment knob is at the bottom of the shock facing rear, as described in the manual, and can be worked by hand or with a wrench with a careful reach into that area.
:;Spring Preload
:: The official manual illustrates the collar and procedure for spring preload adjustment, but does not recommend a specific tool, and there are clearance issues in that area for tools.
:: The adjuster sleeve diameter is 58mm (2.3").
:: A Stockton spanner wrench was found to be suitable for the job if modified as follows (per [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6674.msg53551#msg53551 2017 DSR Showa rear shock spanner wrench]):
::* Grind the nose of the wrench to fit the notches.
::* Bend the wrench a couple of degrees to clear the Sevcon motor controller fins.
:: Obviously, a better solution is still worth seeking.
:: A small suspension wrench / ER collet spanner size 30/32 can be use even with the lack of clearance
::[[File:20180502_172307.jpg|thumb|none|Suspension wrench around the collar]]
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[[Category:Maintenance]]
;Notes
: The [[Official Owners Manual|Official Manual]] section on Rear Shock Adjustment illustrates how to measure preload and check sag.
:;Compression
:: The official manual's description here is adequate and this can be done readily by hand on the right side of the bike at the top of the shock.
:;Rebound
:: The adjustment knob is at the bottom of the shock facing rear, as described in the manual, and can be worked by hand or with a wrench with a careful reach into that area.
:;Spring Preload
:: The official manual illustrates the collar and procedure for spring preload adjustment, but does not recommend a specific tool, and there are clearance issues in that area for tools.
:: The adjuster sleeve diameter is 58mm (2.3").
:: A Stockton spanner wrench was found to be suitable for the job if modified as follows (per [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6674.msg53551#msg53551 2017 DSR Showa rear shock spanner wrench]):
::* Grind the nose of the wrench to fit the notches.
::* Bend the wrench a couple of degrees to clear the Sevcon motor controller fins.
:: Obviously, a better solution is still worth seeking.
:: A small suspension wrench / ER collet spanner size 30/32 can be use even with the lack of clearance
::[[File:20180502_172307.jpg|thumb|none|Suspension wrench around the collar]]
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[[Category:Procedure]]
[[Category:Maintenance]]