I got a key/device that adjusted mine

Kai,

is that a hook spanner by chance?

yes

Edge51 wrote:
ironman wrote:
Edge51 wrote:
ok...so has anyone here ACTUALLY adjusted a 465 after install? how do I get to the 1-5 dial?
you have to remove the shock to adjust

do you have a 465?
I've had mine for about 2yrs & 20k+ mi. Bought it just before they came out w/ the adjustable preload Love the shock, just wish we could adjust the rebound clicker w/o removing the shock

thanks Ironman....so will it "soften" the ride with the key/device on the spring adjustment? back was a little stiff this evenening with the dial set at 4...hence why I'm up at 1:30 am our time sitting here...

Edge51 wrote:
thanks Ironman....so will it "soften" the ride with the key/device on the spring adjustment? back was a little stiff this evenening with the dial set at 4...hence why I'm up at 1:30 am our time sitting here...
I don't quite understand "soften" ? The #3 setting on the shock will give you a "softer" ride. There will be less hydraulic resistance inside the shock allowing for faster piston speed. This will make the shock feel "softer". Understand, this can lead to more bottoming-out. My shock came w/ 2 adjustment tools. A hex "allen" wrench for the damping "clicker" adjustment & a spanner "hook" wrench for adjusting the preload.
What I've learned about this shock is, jack the pre-load(spring) to the proper amount for the weight your going to put on the bike. I run mine alittle on the stiff side one-up, but it's like butter 2-up /w gear. Caution: if you jack the pre-load too far, coil bind can occur. This IS NOT a good thing
I set my "clicker" @ #4. Again, it's alittle stiff 1-up (#3 is sweet)but 2-up w/ gear, it give the ride I want all day long. Very comfortable on the highway, & stable in the twisties I hope this helps. To really make your investment pay off, you have to try different settings & figure out what works for you. Hope this helps

The least preload and softest damping on a 465 are probably still better than the stock anchor.

Thanks for all the tips here. Your help is much appreciated. When I purchased this shock, it was my intention to try different settings to get the "right" ride. I was very excited.
My challenge now is being able to access the 1-5 dial after install. I can definitely see and access the adjustment ring and can deal with that. If I have to uninstall to adjust the 1-5 dial, I'll do what I have to do..but would rather not have to uninstall.
Anyway..life's a journey and I'm about to learn more about my bike...

I installed my 465 today and I can reach the clicker just fine without removing the shock.
Just stick the long end of the 12 inch allen wrench through the left side and click click click click. no problems.
Im a happy camper
You guys almost had me scared

greenpus wrote:
I installed my 465 today and I can reach the clicker just fine without removing the shock.
Just stick the long end of the 12 inch allen wrench through the left side and click click click click. no problems.
Im a happy camper
You guys almost had me scared

I actually lost sleep last nite...worrying that I was going to have to remove that shock every time I wanted to adjust....but like you Greenpus....when I actually got down to it...shone a light into the bike...there it was......bright as a penny....THE DIAL...took about 30 seconds after that..I was so excited I missed the hole with the alan key a couple of times....and OH YA SWEET RIDE