This tool is in the tool bag on my new to me 1996.  The tool is marked R 32.5, and LOOKS like maybe a lock ring tool for the head bearing, but it doesn't fit that part.

One Virtual Beer awarded to the first one who can accurately identify it.

Jeffrey

That there is a really nifty tool that will teach you to say many cuss words.

Otherwise known as the rear shock adjusting wrench.
Once you figure out how to use it, It's OK.
BeSafe

It Adjusts the setting on the shock , comes with the suzuki tool kit  

Quote from: PuddleJumper on May 27, 2007, 01:51:50 PM
That there is a really nifty tool that will teach you to say many cuss words.

Otherwise known as the rear shock adjusting wrench.
Once you figure out how to use it, It's OK.
BeSafe

Damn , U Got there Just first ... lol Still , were both right

One Virtual Beer is awarded to PuddleJumper.  Man, that was FAST.

Jeffrey

i should get a half  

The proper name for that tool is SPANNER WRENCH and they are correct.It slides around the bottom of the shock and catches a collar that looks kinda like a cage.There are numbers on the collar.The higher the number the more preload is put on the spring.More preload can raise the rear of the bike.Hope this helps a little more.

Quote from: ben2go on May 27, 2007, 02:16:03 PM
The proper name for that tool is SPANNER WRENCH and they are correct.It slides around the bottom of the shock and catches a collar that looks kinda like a cage.There are numbers on the collar.The higher the number the more preload is put on the spring.More preload can raise the rear of the bike.Hope this helps a little more.

Which would Harden Or Soften The Spring Due To The Amount Of Travel , *If We Want To be Picky

Quote from: Jay_wolf on May 27, 2007, 02:20:41 PM

Quote from: ben2go on May 27, 2007, 02:16:03 PM
The proper name for that tool is SPANNER WRENCH and they are correct.It slides around the bottom of the shock and catches a collar that looks kinda like a cage.There are numbers on the collar.The higher the number the more preload is put on the spring.More preload can raise the rear of the bike.Hope this helps a little more.

Which would Harden Or Soften The Spring Due To The Amount Of Travel , *If We Want To be Picky

Going up to the next higher number.

A SPANNER WRENCH?
Get real......depending on where in the world you are it is known as a C-Spanner, a C-wrench or a Crescent-wrench. They are made in various sizes, there are adjustable versions available and the R:32.5 indicates the radius in mm of the locking ring it is sized to fit.

Jay, you are the first loser, 
you should stay on line 24/7 to be a winner

it doesn't actually harden or soften the spring
it pre-loads the spring

Ian,
a crescent wrench is something completely different on this side of the pond

My mistake , But i did no what it was 

Quote from: werase643 on May 29, 2007, 07:52:44 AM
Jay, you are the first loser, 
you should stay on line 24/7 to be a winner

it doesn't actually harden or soften the spring
it pre-loads the spring

Ian,
a crescent wrench is something completely different on this side of the pond

Yes,a crescent wrench is different here in da US.  And what's this pond everyone is referring to?  Is it that little puddle called the Atlantic?

The Very One lol

i used to make those for customers. i made them strong and comfortable. i'd never used a spanner wrench i liked until i made them...

i'm sorry I stole the virtual beer, damn packet sniffer

Kenny...
You are absolutely correct. I meant to say "hook-wrench" and it came out as "cresent-wrench"......I   had one too many pints of Theakstons XB this afternoon.

that's the part that actually needs replacing on a GS.

it should have been a loooong decent duty screwdriver. instead, you got that thing.

The factory has got to be kidding with this tool.    I wrenched on my bike for the first time today, and there is no freakin way that thing is going to get in there, let alone adjust anything. I tried from both sides, I managed to get it on there in one spot. Unfortunately that would only loosen it. I couldn't get it on anywhere to tighten. Ridiculous. I don't know how in the world you guys manage to use this thing, but there is WAY too much stuff in the way, I can't even get it on there and I'm pissed!    After about 20 min, I said hey, 4 is ok I guess, screw it. 

Should I expect to take the rear wheel off for this thing?

^^^ this tool is very easy to use. first go on the left side of the bike and lay down, then unscrew the left screw off that lower mudflap and turn it out of the way, then place tool on shock and pull towards you- very easy.