adjusting ohlin shocks?

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exrider · #1 Post by **exrider** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 1:56 am

Can anyone help me with adjusting my ohlin shocks....they are very stiff right now...I would like to make them a soft as possible i dont jump it much just trail ride? Thanks for the help

thomez · #2 Post by **thomez** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 2:50 am

I am guessing Cannibal or Speed Ohlins shocks? I think they adjust with the normal pre-load adjustment spanner wrench style, right? See where that is adjusted to and go softer (less tension on the spring) and see what that does for ya.

exrider · #3 Post by **exrider** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:38 pm

yea its the regular ohlins without the rezzies...i still cant figure out how to adjust them ?

EuroGOD · #4 Post by **EuroGOD** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:43 pm

There's very little adjustment available with these shocks.
At the top of the spring, there is 2 large collars which can be turned 3 times...
Soft, Medium and Hard.
There is a special tool for doing this but if you think wisely you may find another way

exrider · #5 Post by **exrider** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:46 pm

ok thanks...whats the name of the tool and where can i get ? also what other type of tool can i use ?

CANNIBALKID · #6 Post by **CANNIBALKID** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 8:56 pm

spanner wrench

cdrookie · #7 Post by **cdrookie** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 8:59 pm

big channel locks, pipe wrench, take them off and use a bench vise, BFH and a punch:(

these aren't the best way, but they're a way:(