how do I adjust 450r shocks

[interceptorz28]

I just installed them and need to adjust the 450r shocks. I posted this in the 450r shock conversion sticky but nobody is lookin in that thread.

If someone has a copy of what the owners manual says, that would be great.

Thanks in advance.


Also, where can I find the spanner wrench to adjust them? does a regular auto parts store have them?

[red2004 TRX450R]

i posted this
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=265103

I have a shock wrench but it did not work very good so i used a plunt ended punch and an hammer!!!

compression
H makes it stiffer - slower
S makes it softer - faster

rebound
H makes it rebound slower
S makes it rebound faster
it also makes the changes the compression a little to.

[interceptorz28]

So,

Preload would be using the spanner wrench to set the springs

Compression would be the top dial

and

Rebound would be the lower dial

is this correct?

[dg26]

yes you would be correct, and i think spanner wrenches are a waste just use a punch and hammer, much faster