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JSC_SLP
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Location: Baytown, TX
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 Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: Spanner wrench |
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The guy I bought my bike from didn't have the tool kit for it. Does anyone have an idea where I can come across a spanner wrench to adjust the rear suspension? I've been everywhere around the town in which I live and no one seems to have anything even close. I've even toyed with the idea of fabricating one.
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cat
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:33 am Post subject: Re: Spanner wrench |
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| JSC_SLP wrote: | | The guy I bought my bike from didn't have the tool kit for it. Does anyone have an idea where I can come across a spanner wrench to adjust the rear suspension? I've been everywhere around the town in which I live and no one seems to have anything even close. I've even toyed with the idea of fabricating one. |
Hook spanners... specific ones like the WP one that comes with the bike, Progressive Suspension one I have that fits on a 3/8" drive and does not work very well [for me] because of the usual access problems, and I've seen an adjustable one.
There's one that is like a bent screwdriver with a blunted edge, and that's probably the best - unless you strip half the bike to get to the shock.
On my KDX I gave up with the spanner and used a steel rod, which was ok because the lock ring and adjuster ring are stamped steel. On the WP shock's alloy rings, you'd need an alloy drift.
If you need a picture of the stock one to make a template from, I'll post one, but I think it might be easier to modify a screwdriver, or get an alloy rod and square one end to fit the rings.
The main thing is to lubricate the thread with some spray oil. |
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phlat65
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:07 am Post subject: |
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I also use the hammer and brass drift on my bikes. after you loosen the lock ring, with the rear wheel off the ground, you can usually turn the spring and get the ring to rotate.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:29 am Post subject: |
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| phlat65 wrote: | | I also use the hammer and brass drift on my bikes. after you loosen the lock ring, with the rear wheel off the ground, you can usually turn the spring and get the ring to rotate. |
mm, I see I forgot to mention the hammer; it might have been confusing.  |
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JSC_SLP
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies. I was able to find one from BSA. I think I'll just order one from the UK and be done with it. $14.00 shipped that's not terrible and it'll be the right tool for the job. I'll try the spray lube also, thanks.
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DEmark
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I hope you didnt order the wrench yet. Somewhere in my garage I have a complete Skorpion tool kit, I will give it to you. I have been meaning to find it and respond to this thread but it has been a tough week. I got an infection in my right eye and cant see too well. Maybe tomorrow I will look. Do you need an owners manual too? |
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JSC_SLP
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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Wow DEmark!! That's incredibly generous. I have not ordered the wrench yet and I was hoping I could find a better alternative! I am sorry to hear about your eye, hope it gets better soon.
Let me know if you can locate the kit (I have an owner's manual). Let me know what you need to cover shipping and packaging and I'll throw in a little extra $$ to cover a six-pack of your choice of beverages 
PM me and we can work out the details.
Thanks,
Jason
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