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What is the best tool to use to adjust the rear suspension preload?
I'm not very heavy but when my big old girlfriend hops on, we're scraping the fender.
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Some use an allen key that fits snug, and I use to adjust mine with an old phillips screwdriver that I grinded the tip off.
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I have an old spanner (in the US sense) left over from another bike that I use. Not sure what they call this sort of wrench in the UK, it has a rounded part that fits around the shock and a single lug at the end to stick in the hole.
I also have used an old worn out acrewdriver that I ground the tip off.
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I posted this once before but Triumph does have a part number for an adjustment tool. It's just a round piece that's the exact size to fit in the sleeve and has a right angle turn to it. I keep it in my tool bag on the bike.
The part number is: T2300995 and shown as "RSU Adjustment Tool"
It cost $3.00 and works fine. A screwdriver the right diameter with a cut off end (as mentioned above) might work even better.
Bob
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I just ordered it from my local dealer, Clinton Cycles, for $3. It makes me wonder why the bike doesn't by default come with one. I figure the stupid zippered folio my paperwork came in cost more than that, and it serves me no useful purpose!
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i must say that this is the 1st bike ive owned (1st triumph) that didnt come with a tool kit as standard,i realy do think its a sign of the number crunches taking over and thinking 'let the public provide their own basic tools', a plug spanner(wrench) screw drivers and a pole for adjusting the suspention wouldnt have broke their bank, and i'm sure there could have been some where to store them , maybe in the side panel, or under the seat instead of the tray for your hand book , i bet most of you dont even leave your hand book under the seat?. incidently i adjust mine with an allen key!
ALAN
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I have faithfully carried my owner's manual in the slot under the pillion pad ever since the very first day I owned my bike, or my name is not "I'd-like-to-meet-the-engineering-manager-who-approved-that-dumb-idea".
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The part number is: T2300995 and shown as "RSU Adjustment Tool"
Thanks, Ram. The manual says to adjust with "appropriate tool". Wasn't aware of an official Triumph tool. Can't believe anything Triumph costs only $3.
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i must say that this is the 1st bike ive owned (1st triumph) that didnt come with a tool kit as standard,
You just bought the wrong bike. The Speedmaster comes with a "tool kit"   .
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[quote It makes me wonder why the bike doesn't by default come with one.
I'm not sure whether they feel the bike is so reliable you don't need one or they think all that electromagical stuff makes it too complicated for roadside repairs.
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The 5mm allen wrench that comes with the Speedmaster is adequate to adjust rear shock preload.
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Made one I carry in my saddlebag from a long bolt, about 8 inches by about 1/4 inch as I remember. I just cut the threaded end off, and kept the remainder for the tool. Works great.
--Tom
02 TBA; 130 mains; TBS; Nology Coils&Wires;Unifilter/opened Airbox; -AI/snorkels; -2 baffles;Progressive 440s & Springs
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Blackwind, Help me out here, I picked up my new speedmaster 4 hours ago. Where is the tool kit hidded 
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Help me out here, I picked up my new speedmaster 4 hours ago. Where is the tool kit hidded
Behind the plastic cover that goes over your ignition switch. Looks suspiciously like a single allen key. 
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Thank You Sandmann.
Found the suspicious looking allen key exactly where you said it would be. If only the dealer knew that.
Must admit that it is one hell of a tool kit Triumph provides
112 miles on the Speedie and wishing it was 1000 and 12
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112 miles on the Speedie and wishing it was 1000 and 12
Welcome Graeme and congrats on the SM. Soon, you will be wishing it was 10,000m!
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With the supplied tool, and a 12mm socket or wrench, you can get the seat and fuel tank removed, should you ever need to get under there for any maintenance, like changing the air filter. Your owner's manual should also be found in a slot in the bottom of the seat. Welcome aboard! Your gonna love the new bike! Where did you purchase her from? Come join the BMOA! BMOA
Keith
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AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
2020 T120 Black
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Hi All,
I just swapped in my two SV1000S sports bikes for an America.
I'd like to adjust the preload, I've got something that will fit in the appropriate hole, but just how much pullin' and shovin' do you need to do to adjust the suspension. Is there a technique??
Thanks in advance
A Triumph Noob
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It's easy to do down on the shock adjustment (less tension) and definitely harder to go up (more tension). If you have a lift and can raise the bike, it's a bit easier.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Hi All,
I just swapped in my two SV1000S sports bikes for an America.
I'd like to adjust the preload, I've got something that will fit in the appropriate hole, but just how much pullin' and shovin' do you need to do to adjust the suspension. Is there a technique??
Thanks in advance
A Triumph Noob
Lift up on the fender strut when you adjust the preload and it's much easier if you put a little dab o' lube on the nubbin before you start twisting.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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