1996 Triumph Triumph Thunderbird "adjust shocks" Questions

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...shocks. 1st can you adjust preload at bottom w/ spanner.thereis a bolt top & bottom of each. there is a tq speck & use blue locktite on threads,, If you liked the stock shocks check for used ...

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chain i heard alot of way to adjust ur chain...does anyone know what ways realy work good.. Put it up on your stand lossen the axel and remove the bolt on the bottom of the shock. Then tighten your ...

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...may have to convert prices from euros and pay big time shipping charges. the pay off is that it is adjustable from stock to 1'' lower or 2'' lower in the rear that will drop your seat 1.5-1.75

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...that adjusts the height of the bike and the other is end plate of the shock with the holes in it. This adjusts the preload of the shocks. You need a special tool to adjust the preload. Good Luck ...

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...adjust the shocks equally with a special shock adjustment spanner. To adjust the shocks loosen the locknuts and turn the adjuster plates OUT towards the locknut to increase the spring preload for a ...

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...adjust the rear shock for heavier load/taller stance? There is a shock company that makes progressive shocks for your bike. That is also the name of the shock, and a lot of them are adjustable eye to ...

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...adjust the hear shocks for pillian weight? This is directly from the 2008 VRSC Service Manual: Make sure both shocks have the same preload. The average weight solo rider might use the extended spring ...

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...adjust the shocks loosen the locknuts and turn the adjuster plates OUT towards the locknut to increase the spring preload for a heavier load or IN away from the locknut to decrease the spring preload ...

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...have enough maintenance on my 77, now this? how do you adjust rear shocks on a Honda 1100 shadow??? if you got oil leaking around shock shaft its time for replacment. not sure if that one

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is there adjustment in the rear shock? and if so how do U adjust it Adjusting the rear shock is a realitively simply process, once you expose the shock. On the left side of the bike, use your key to ...

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