P500 Rear Shock Adjustment 101

[Jshell3]

I made a short video last night about adjusting the load on the rear shocks without using a spanner tool.

 

[Admin]

 

[rocmar]

Kool dude

 

[William]

Wd-40 makes them turn easily...

 

[FuzzyGrub]

Thx, I might be using this technique tomorrow.

 

[Rustell]

Good idea using a pipe wrench instead ... you would need a 3 foot handle to be able to turn that using a spanner.

 

[William]

I bought a nice new adjustable scanner wrench. Tried to use it and it bent sideways and I almost lost a finger. I now use channel locks. Pipe wrench is great too, but I didn't have one and they cost way more than channel locks!

 

[Jshell3]

...they cost way more than channel locks!

Lol

 

[Jshell3]

Well, I've had a chance to ride Blueberry since the rear shock adj... and 2 clicks on each side stiffened things up. I'm glad I didn't go all the way. It's noticeable in a good way.

It's not as soft as it was before, and feels more like the ride I remember on day one.

So this is a definite recommend for anyone that's added weight.

 

[rocmar]

Good idea using a pipe wrench instead ... you would need a 3 foot handle to be able to turn that using a spanner.

Channel locks
work the best.....
Tire was removed....to show
how it's done...

 

[trigger]

I made a short video last night about adjusting the load on the rear shocks without using a spanner tool.

Thanks for the video J. I know there are pics out there but video is always better.
I used a pipe wrench and went two clicks as well. Haven't bottomed out since.

 

[JTW]

Where does one get some of those work gloves?? Lol..

 

[JTW]

What's the wire on each side for??

 

[rocmar]

Well, I've had a chance to ride Blueberry since the rear shock adj... and 2 clicks on each side stiffened things up. I'm glad I didn't go all the way. It's noticeable in a good way.

It's not as soft as it was before, and feels more like the ride I remember on day one.

So this is a definite recommend for anyone that's added weight.

...if you removed your sway bar
that has alot to do...with it feeling
soft & Loose.....
just sayin...

 

[rocmar]

Them sway bars tie both
rear wheels together making
it more ridged. ..Ride

 

[rocmar]

Where does one get some of those work gloves?? Lol..

He's a Doctor...
Your turn

 

[Jshell3]

What's the wire on each side for??

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Dang @ your attention to detail. Eventually automatic reverse lights. But I'm struggling to find the wiring harness containing the GROUND wire when the reverse engages.
So what you're seeing are the eagle eye LEDs already secured into place, but I couldn't just leave the wires hanging. Lol

 

[Jshell3]

...if you removed your sway bar
that has alot to do...with it feeling
soft & Loose.....
just sayin...

Did.

 

[Jshell3]

Thanks for the video J. I know there are pics out there but video is always better.
I used a pipe wrench and went two clicks as well. Haven't bottomed out since.

Thanks! Honestly, I was reading some posts about it... hopped up at about 11:30pm to just run out to the shop and give it a try.
When I got out there, I realized that I had my phone (listening to Pandora.) And I thought about making a video of it just because it was so quiet outside.
And that's how that happened.
I started the upload to YouTube and went to sleep. Lol.

 

[Jshell3]

Where does one get some of those work gloves?? Lol..

Harbor Freight. If you ever start using them, you'll never stop. Seriously.

I reload ammo, too. Avoid lead poisoning...

I just wish they were purple.

 

[JTW]

Harbor Freight. If you ever start using them, you'll never stop. Seriously.

I reload ammo, too. Avoid lead poisoning...

I just wish they were purple.

Purple?? Do you wish your 500 was purple too?

Be honest.. With all this blue, do you have a secret sexual fascination with Smurfette?