Adjust shocks on I'state

[jj_WA]

Is there a method for adjusting the rear shocks on an I'state without removing the bags or beating the he ll outta them?

They're set at 2.  I weigh 300, the wife is another 130.  With the bike loaded down for our Dam trip to OR, I'm thinking the shocks should be set to 4 or 5.

I've tried adjusting them with the spanner in the toolkit, and the handle extension.  I wind up slipping the spanner out of the adjustment holes and either bust a knuckle or get really close to smacking the bag.

What's the trick?

Thanks,

--jj_WA--

[don07tncav]

Some folks say strap wrenches work well. I haven't tried it yet though.

[Valker]

Originally posted by don07tncav
Some folks say strap wrenches work well. I haven't tried it yet though.

That's what I use.

[jj_WA]

Originally posted by don07tncav
Some folks say strap wrenches work well. I haven't tried it yet though.

Thanks, Don and Valker.

A strap wrench I can find and give a try.

Thanks!

--jj_WA--

[blackpearlghost]

I found that using the spanner tool worked fine IF I took weight off of the rear tire.  Although I have a motorcycle jack, I used just a regular car floor jack.

I placed the jack on the left side as you sit on the bike.  I put it just in front of the rear tire on the frame.  This caused the bike to a) lift towards the right which actually stood the bike up and centered it, and b) lifted the weight just enough off of the rear wheel to allow me to turn the shocks easier.

Hope this helps someone

Ghost

[Baloo]

I use the spanner wrench, but I slide a short piece of pipe on it to lenghten it a bit. It helps turn the shocks and you can put a steadier pressure on the tool, which keeps it from disengaging from the holes.

[jj_WA]

I found that using the spanner tool worked fine IF I took weight off of the rear tire.  Although I have a motorcycle jack, I used just a regular car floor jack.

I placed the jack on the left side as you sit on the bike.  I put it just in front of the rear tire on the frame.  This caused the bike to a) lift towards the right which actually stood the bike up and centered it, and b) lifted the weight just enough off of the rear wheel to allow me to turn the shocks easier.

Hope this helps someone

Ghost

Or, for a quick fix, have a friend lift up on the rear.  You're right, that by taking off the weight adjusting the shock is easier.

--jj_WA--

[jgcable]

I just grabbed mine with both hands and twisted them.

[jj_WA]

I just grabbed mine with both hands and twisted them.

Ahhh...to be young and studly.