Finally found a tool that works for adjusting rear suspension

Started by paalak, May 19, 2011, 02:49:17 PM

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paalak

I bought my GS used and it didn't come with the took kit. The only tool from the kit I really needed was the spanner wrench for adjusting the rear suspension, so I didn't want to buy the whole kit. I tried using a crowbar, but mine was too big and wouldn't fit in the slots. Couldn't get good leverage with a file or a screwdriver. Then I saw a tack remover on the shelf at Ace Hardware and it immediately made me think of that rears suspension. It looked like a perfect fit, and the curved end looked great for leverage, like a crowbar but smaller. So I bought it and it worked. I bought the Great Neck tack remover, but any should work. They're cheap too, about $5. Here's a link with a pic:

http://www.amazon.com/Great-Neck-TL4C-Tack-Puller/dp/B00004Z2MI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305841245&sr=8-1

adidasguy

How abooooot (sorry, that was Canadian. I meant "about"  :icon_lol: ) a picture of you using it?

paalak

I'll try to get some pics up, but it's super easy. You just stick the hooked part into the slot and give it a good crank. My suspension adjuster was jammed up, so I sprayed some Break Free in there and let it sit for a few hours, then it turned easily. I weigh 190 lbs, so I definitely prefer having the suspension set to 5 instead of 4.


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madjak30

I used Channel Lock pliers once, but it flexed the collar and I didn't want to do it again...they sell a generic adjuster tool at the Suzuki dealer here that attaches to your socket wrench...didn't buy one, so I don't know how well it would work...

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adidasguy

The tool kit for our bikes comes with one.
Then if you no longer have the tool kit......  :nono:

Buy a tool kit from fleabay for $20 or so or just buy the tool. $10-20 depending on brand and quality. Here's one:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=282742&utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cse

PS: Just looked it up. About $11 at your Suzuki dealer. Seems any bike shop would have one.
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paalak

Spend more if you want, but the tack remover fits/works perfectly, and probably weighs less than the Suzuki tool, for a cool $5  :D

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