C-spanner

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:55 am

To do rear suspension adjustments...

Where can I buy this in Melbourne and how much?

Thanks

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:31 am

Andi

a few years ago, I got mine from TW Performance in melbourne
http://www.tw-performance.com.au

you can also get it from Aust Motorcycle Components
or
Autotools in hallam - http://www.autotools.com.au/
about $30-40 for a decent one (cheapies around $20)

note some people call them ..shock (or shocker) wrenches

hth

mfzx6r · Post by **mfzx6r** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:34 am

Try somewhere like AllTools or Blackwoods ph87568222 they have a ajustable one 32-76mm that I think should do the job part # 07427204
dont know the price though

you'll need to know what size you need

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:51 am

TW sells good gear at cheap prices. I would highly recommend them if they have one in stock! They sell Draper tools, which are a good quality item. I have half a dozen or so of TW's bits. They have all performed well, and the service was excellent.

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:03 pm

mfzx6r wrote:Try somewhere like AllTools or Blackwoods ph87568222 they have a ajustable one 32-76mm that I think should do the job part # 07427204
dont know the price though

you'll need to know what size you need

Marz
Blackwoods never stocked then when I went looking
and the Alltools one was $69

and that was a few years ago

Rossi · Post by **Rossi** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:32 pm

Andi
Wass wrong wiv a big screwdriver and a hammer ??? it fits all sizes

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:34 pm

Thanks all... bit of research and the $40 is a bit expensive for my situation as I may only use it once. Guess I have to live with a plush suspension...

greenmeanie · Post by **greenmeanie** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:57 am

Budget/"Rough" approach.....big flathead screw driver and rubber mallet.

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:36 am

javaman wrote:Thanks all... bit of research and the $40 is a bit expensive for my situation as I may only use it once. Guess I have to live with a plush suspension...

The suggestions about a big flat-blade screwdriver and a hammer are on the money mate - as long as you are careful, then you can easily bump up the preload on the rear shock, you may only have to move the collars 1 or 2 full turns to get an appreciable difference..

Its definitely worth a go, and will save you $40.

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:14 am

javaman wrote:Thanks all... bit of research and the $40 is a bit expensive for my situation as I may only use it once. Guess I have to live with a plush suspension...

remember, it can be used for headstem adjustment too...

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:01 am

mate supercheap has c spanners for about $12

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:56 am

mrmina wrote:mate supercheap has c spanners for about $12

I going there NOW

didn't have the heart to use hammer+blade although was already on my hand...

Johnnie5 · Post by **Johnnie5** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:04 pm

javaman wrote:Thanks all... bit of research and the $40 is a bit expensive for my situation as I may only use it once. Guess I have to live with a plush suspension...

you will use it again in the future on other bikes

life is too short to ride round on soggy suspension , it also affects tyre wear

hope the supercheap one sorted you out

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:06 pm

Bought a sissor type from MCAS for aprox $20 worked ok, after some benchgrinder mods

. The bloody thing kept sliding of and as usual your knuckles hit something HARD

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:59 am

javaman wrote:
mrmina wrote:mate supercheap has c spanners for about $12
I going there NOW didn't have the heart to use hammer+blade although was already on my hand...

i used a hammer and a flat screw driver once.

But then thought i'd do it the right way and buy a c spanner