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 How do I adjust the rear springs?
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Greenhorn
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How do I adjust the rear springs on my '06 TBA? I didn't have any success with my keyword searches here.
AI removed, snorkel gone, added saddle bags and Triumph Off Road pipes!
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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use an allen wrench in the small hole and simply twist. just make sure both shocks are on the same notch
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Learned Hand
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Learned Hand
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I use a rubber strap wrench but Frank's methods works, too...
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
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It helps if you pull up on the springs as you do it. Takes some of the tension off making it easier to turn the adjuster end.
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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A little WD-40 on the adjuster doesn't hurt either. 
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
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Rockledge Fl? Ride over to my house and I'll show you how.  The allen wrench is used as a lever...
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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