Which direction are you facing when pushing or pulling?
Rear Shock Adjustment
For those of you who have not figured out how to adjust the rear shock yet, here's how I did it and it's very easy.
Remove the upper belt guard and you have a clear shot to the adjustment holes. Using your adjustment tool (the dealer gave you one with the bike, didn't he?) insert it into the holes with the handle extension in place. I used a wood chisel inserted in the extension handle for additional leverage. Push away from you to soften the shock and pull toward you to stiffen the shock. If you want to stiffen it, it may help to jack up the rear wheel to take some of the load off it. The dealer where I bought it couldn't figure out how to do it. He said to bring it back when I needed a new rear tire and they could adjust it for me then. I guess they were just not familiar with the Stryker. Livin' & Learnin'.
Remove the upper belt guard and you have a clear shot to the adjustment holes. Using your adjustment tool (the dealer gave you one with the bike, didn't he?) insert it into the holes with the handle extension in place. I used a wood chisel inserted in the extension handle for additional leverage. Push away from you to soften the shock and pull toward you to stiffen the shock. If you want to stiffen it, it may help to jack up the rear wheel to take some of the load off it. The dealer where I bought it couldn't figure out how to do it. He said to bring it back when I needed a new rear tire and they could adjust it for me then. I guess they were just not familiar with the Stryker. Livin' & Learnin'.
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Gotcha...that's what I thought. So basically, the adjustment dial needs to be turned "clockwise" to stiffen and "counter-clockwise" to soften.silverridge08 said:immortal13, If your standing on the left side of the bike where the drive belt is, pushing towards the front of the bike stiffens the preload and pulling towards the rear tire softens the preload. If you go to the other side of the bike and peek through you can see the notch where the adjustment rides on.immortal13 said:Which direction are you facing when pushing or pulling?
I bought a spanner wrench the other day from my local Yami dealership for $26.00 and was a little peeved to find out that obviously some sort of extension is needed. They told me nothing about this, of course.
Yeah, I know that Toby, but I bought my bike from a dealer in Wisconsin.....and I live in Texas. I've used my local dealership for a couple of things, plus bought a few parts, oil, ect. through them. I'm sure when they pull my name up in their system it probably says in bold "DID NOT BUY BIKE FROM US".....so I kinda expected the unfriendly attitude. If they don't improve on this, I'll just buy every **** thing I need ONLINE.
You hear that Tyler Yamaha....it's called the internet!!
You hear that Tyler Yamaha....it's called the internet!!
Oh yeah, I'm sure I do lol.Toby said:Ya that sucks so you have a check mark in the box next to (suck every penny out of him you can)immortal13 said:Yeah, I know that Toby, but I bought my bike from a dealer in Wisconsin.....and I live in Texas. I've used my local dealership for a couple of things, plus bought a few parts, oil, ect. through them. I'm sure when they pull my name up in their system it probably says in bold "DID NOT BUY BIKE FROM US".....so I kinda expected the unfriendly attitude. If they don't improve on this, I'll just buy every **** thing I need ONLINE.
You hear that Tyler Yamaha....it's called the internet!!
The other day I went by just to buy oil and a filter, and I kid you not I stood there about 5 minutes before any of the THREE people behind the counter acknowledged my presence. And that was only because I finally said, "umm, excuse me can I buy some oil please?"
Of course they were all 3 engrossed in their computer screens, but still...
One of the 2 men was training a new girl. I was thinking to myself...way to go training the new girl how to ignore a customer who is right in front of her. Pathetic really
This wasn't even some super hot girl, and besides it wasn't like they couldn't see me standing there. I was literally 2 feet in front of them. Never got a smile, how's your day going sir or anything....**** a "[email protected]#k you buddy" would've been better than just ignoring me. I run a customer service business and I would never dream of treating a customer that way....total bullshit. And I would love to use another shop, but they're the only Yami dealer around.
2nd trip to the bike mechanic (shop I just discovered only 6 blocks from my house), and the guy still can't get the shock adjusted.
I bought a spanner wrench at the yami dealership (progressive brand), and he couldn't seem to get the wrench to lock on the "dial" on top of the spring. He said he needs me to come back to take the wheel off so he can get to it. Is this necessary?
I bought a spanner wrench at the yami dealership (progressive brand), and he couldn't seem to get the wrench to lock on the "dial" on top of the spring. He said he needs me to come back to take the wheel off so he can get to it. Is this necessary?
I bought it waaaayyyy out of state.sanderclause said:BTW the Dealer should have given you a tool bag when you bought the bike to accomplish this easily on your own.
What's that supposed to mean?11Stryker said:Yes and reading owner's manual will help also!
Btw, the bike was on a motorcycle jack. He tried with a big pair of channel-lock pliers and claimed it wouldn't move. Guess I'll try the hammer and screwdriver technique. I'll have to go back by the shop because I don't have a motorcycle jack.
Were you softening or stiffening?Natedog said:Thats the way I do it!11Stryker said:Jack it up, take both small side covers off right side, use a long screwdriver and tap lightly with hammer in slot of adjustment ring to adjust. 5 minutes top!!
I read the dang manual.....AND I took it to a bike mechanic. I have a totally reconstructed right wrist, so some things aren't easy for me to do anymore....hence the mechanic. For some reason, this jakeleg can't seem to turn the **** thing and I'm trying to understand why. Yes I'm frustrated LOL. If I have to drive 30 miles to the Yami dealer, wait forever, and overpay to get it done I'm going to be really pissed.sanderclause said:Not to speak for 11 but the manual explains the process pretty well.immortal13 said:What's that supposed to mean?11Stryker said:Yes and reading owner's manual will help also!
Btw, the bike was on a motorcycle jack. He tried with a big pair of channel-lock pliers and claimed it wouldn't move. Guess I'll try the hammer and screwdriver technique. I'll have to go back by the shop because I don't have a motorcycle jack.
Thanks for all the helpful tips. I'm going to try the screwdriver method
Lol 11....maybe that's what we need to do.
Really, I'm frustrated because it seems simple but this **** bike mechanic can't even do it....wtf?????
Really, I'm frustrated because it seems simple but this **** bike mechanic can't even do it....wtf?????
Well that's what I'll do. I've got a mid-sized hydraulic jack. I'll just get a buddy to come by and help hold the bike to make sure it doesn't fall over. I can do most mechanical stuff but this thing is hard to get at and I thought you needed that spanner wrench, so I bought one and then the mechanic still can't do it.
Had a bad hunting accident 4 yrs ago and nearly died. 26 breaks in all. Spent almost a year in a wheelchair. I've got a titanium rod in my left femur and pins in my pelvis and a totally rebilt right wrist. I walk, run and do most anything now, but I have a semi-handicapped right wrist. Still play some softball, just not quite as good lol
Had a bad hunting accident 4 yrs ago and nearly died. 26 breaks in all. Spent almost a year in a wheelchair. I've got a titanium rod in my left femur and pins in my pelvis and a totally rebilt right wrist. I walk, run and do most anything now, but I have a semi-handicapped right wrist. Still play some softball, just not quite as good lol
Will do Sander. Thanks for the tips guys. Looks like I didn't need the stupid spanner wrench then.
Didn't have time to look at it today, but I will post when I do.Toby said:Let us know how that works. I too am having problems getting it to turn in the direction to tighten it up. Like I said before the mechanic at the dealer loosened it in the parking lot on the kick stand with the tool they gave me when I bought the bike. But I couldn't get it to move and the mechanic at the tire shop couldn't either and he had it up on his lift and I watched he push real hard and the hole thing moved but it would not click into the next notch. I wonder if the lowering links make it harder. And no you should not have to take anything off to get the tool on it except the side cover.immortal13 said:Will do Sander. Thanks for the tips guys. Looks like I didn't need the stupid spanner wrench then.
That's exactly what was happening with my mechanice. He guessed maybe the lowering link were the prob.....??
Ok...got it done friday with the help of one of my guys that works for me. Tried the screwdriver method but it didn't want to turn. We put the bike on a jack and as he put the spanner wrench around the adjustment dial, I pushed the "hook" into one of the holes with a screwdriver(from the exhaust side)to make sure it was down in the whole and "caught". It moved very easily and we moved it 3 notches to a setting of 7. No more bottoming out. Thanks for the tips guys.
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