Champion Rear Shock Adjustment

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I want to play around with the rear shock setting on my 2005 Champion SA. It's at the lowest setting now and I want to get better response in the twisties. I'm able to get my hand up there with a shock wrench, but can't seem to get enough room or leverage to turn it. Is this something where I have to jack up the rear and/or remove the tires? Or is there a trick to this?

 

[Veritas44]

Much easier if you jack the rear to alleviate the weight off the suspension/shock.<br />
Someone else with a Champ SA will need to chime in and tell you what jack-point to use. <br />
Also easier to do if you remove the Wheel/Tire so you can easily get at the shock from the side (unless you jack it up high enough to get at it from underneath).

 

[Bill Reber]

I want to play around with the rear shock setting on my 2005 Champion SA. It's at the lowest setting now and I want to get better response in the twisties. I'm able to get my hand up there with a shock wrench, but can't seem to get enough room or leverage to turn it. Is this something where I have to jack up the rear and/or remove the tires? Or is there a trick to this?

What bike are we talking about ? I am thinking if it's a GL 1800 the on bord supension adjustment still works or am I wrong ?

 

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<div class="message">What bike are we talking about ? I am thinking if it's a GL 1800 the on bord supension adjustment still works or am I wrong ?</div>

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</div> Yes...that works...I;m referring to the two shocks bolted to the frame and axle. I was hoping to be able to adjust without jacking it up...<br />
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<div class="message">Much easier if you jack the rear to alleviate the weight off the suspension/shock.<br />
Someone else with a Champ SA will need to chime in and tell you what jack-point to use. <br />
Also easier to do if you remove the Wheel/Tire so you can easily get at the shock from the side (unless you jack it up high enough to get at it from underneath).</div>

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</div>I was afraid I'd have to do that.