Height Adjuster

Albie · 18-05-2007, 01:25 PM

Well as Im bored and I really need to do this I think I will ask some advice before proceeding. I have mad the mistake of adjusting the shock and not the height adjuster.
Right its in a relatively awkward place and very tight on spanner space. What size is it. 18 or 19 maybe. Is there a special spanner ? How much can I jack it. I tend to bottom the bellypan out 2 up and thats mostly what I ride. Possibly 1/4 " on both ends ??.

slob · 18-05-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

Well as Im bored and I really need to do this I think I will ask some advice before proceeding. I have mad the mistake of adjusting the shock and not the height adjuster.
Right its in a relatively awkward place and very tight on spanner space. What size is it. 18 or 19 maybe. Is there a special spanner ? How much can I jack it. I tend to bottom the bellypan out 2 up and thats mostly what I ride. Possibly 1/4 " on both ends ??.

Can't remember what the max length is Albie but I'll check my manual when I get home.
The correct spanner is the one that fits properly!
Remember, if you jack the bike up 1/4" at both ends, your sidestand will seem 1/4" shorter.

Albie · 18-05-2007, 02:38 PM

Thats a point to remember. Why I asked was I cant seem to find my 19mm and I bet its that bugger. I will ask Honda man next door when he gets home from AyeGees.

crust · 18-05-2007, 03:24 PM

Dont forget one of them (the nut with indents in it) is a left hand thread.

I dont know the ratio for the S4 but a 1/4" on the link rod will probably be a lot more at the end of the swinging arm, on the hoop arms its 2:1.

Crust

Albie · 18-05-2007, 03:27 PM

thanks fella

slob · 18-05-2007, 07:24 PM

The nuts are 19mm, you'll want two spanners, one for the rod and one for the nut.(the bottom nut has cuts in the flats and is a REVERSE THREAD. You need to loosen both ends before adjusting the rod)
the manual only says the distance between centres must be 272mm. (That's standard but what's the point of an adjuster you're not meant to use) Use a tape measure between the axle and indicator to measure your 1/4" increase, it shouldn't be a problem.*
*It will quicken the steering if you don't raise the front too.

18-05-2007, 01:25 PM	#1
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Height Adjuster Well as Im bored and I really need to do this I think I will ask some advice before proceeding. I have mad the mistake of adjusting the shock and not the height adjuster. Right its in a relatively awkward place and very tight on spanner space. What size is it. 18 or 19 maybe. Is there a special spanner ? How much can I jack it. I tend to bottom the bellypan out 2 up and thats mostly what I ride. Possibly 1/4 " on both ends ??. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

18-05-2007, 02:38 PM	#3
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Thats a point to remember. Why I asked was I cant seem to find my 19mm and I bet its that bugger. I will ask Honda man next door when he gets home from AyeGees. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

18-05-2007, 03:27 PM	#5
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	thanks fella __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

18-05-2007, 03:24 PM	#4
crust rattles when he walks Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: in the comfy chair,moved furniture around Bike: M900 Posts: 1,065	Dont forget one of them (the nut with indents in it) is a left hand thread. I dont know the ratio for the S4 but a 1/4" on the link rod will probably be a lot more at the end of the swinging arm, on the hoop arms its 2:1. Crust

18-05-2007, 07:24 PM	#6
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,738	The nuts are 19mm, you'll want two spanners, one for the rod and one for the nut.(the bottom nut has cuts in the flats and is a REVERSE THREAD. You need to loosen both ends before adjusting the rod) the manual only says the distance between centres must be 272mm. (That's standard but what's the point of an adjuster you're not meant to use) Use a tape measure between the axle and indicator to measure your 1/4" increase, it shouldn't be a problem.* *It will quicken the steering if you don't raise the front too.