Guest greaybeard2 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Can anyone tell me the size of the c spanners needed to adjust the rear suspension unit .My integra was bought second hand and has no c spanner in the tool kit .I cannot find the diameter of the adjustment rings anywhere .I assume its the same c spanner for all models? The reason I would like to adjust the settings are a sore bum caused by the very bouncy ride. The bike had 45 miles on it when bought I have done approx. a 1,000 miles so far but it is not softening up. Any way thanks in anticipation. Colin Link to post
Guest SlinkyBiker Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Large flat bladed screw driver and a hammer, should do well enough. If you go to any dealer they should be able to sell a double ended one, so has different sizes each end. Link to post
Guest robin Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Why not measure the diameter of the shock adjuster then tell them what you want at the tool shop. Link to post
Derek_Mac 1,404 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Honda don't put one in the tool kit for some unknown reason. Link to post
Guest mikmcd Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I reckon they don't supply c-spanner because it's not a conventional "stepped" adjuster. There are 2 adjusting rings, one of which seems to act as a locking ring. There's also nothing in the manual about suspension adjustment. If you mess it up it might be hard to return to the default. Needless to say I haven't tried adjustment - it's pretty much ok at standard for me. Colin's sore bum might be more down to the hard seat - I can identify with that. Link to post
Guest greaybeard2 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks to all who have replied to my problem . I was just trying to find a cheaper way to get a softer seat I had bought a air seat and used it on the ride but the problem still persists. I had ridden over to Llandovery and back via Story Arms on the A470 then turning right onto the A4059 to Hirwaun then up over the Rhigos and down into Treherbert and Treorchy onto the A4061 heading for the Bwlch mountain and the heady delights of Nant-y-Moel where a charming young man on a pedal cycle tested my emergency stop as he pulled out in front of me at the cenotaph roundabout junction despite it being my right of way. and then on to Ogmore Vale and Bridgend. On the ride it felt as though I was riding a kangaroo bounding from one bump to another I think I may have had rather too much air in the seat as I was having trouble getting a foot down due to the height of the seat and the camber of the road. I was quite disappointed with the seat as I had come from a Suzuki Burgman 400 and a BMW R80RT none of which had ever given me this problem. Colin Link to post
Guest billc700s Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The shock is the same for all models but there is no adjustment even in the service manual, as each model has a different part number I assume the shock is set at the factory for the weight/region of the model it is going into, there are different part numbers for the lighter asian market so if you are a lightweight you may need a slight adjustment. The C spanner for the Hornet 600 should be the same so have a look on flea bay or ask the dealer to adjust the preload for you if you want to go that way but check your tyre pressures as they are an important part of the suspension of the NC range and could cause you a problem if incorrect. Link to post
Guest greaybeard2 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks Bill, Just the sort of reply I was after. Will follow your advice re the spanner. ref the tyre pressures they were set as per book on the morning of the ride. Will check the tp gauge to see if its correct as its an old one approx.. 30 yrs old . Thanks, Colin Link to post
sandalfarm 2,767 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I adjusted mine like slinkybiker said with a large long screwdriver slackened the locking ring moved the adjuster and locked them both together again, will be difficult to get the spring harder again though without a c spanner Link to post
Guest greaybeard2 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hi Ralph, Did this make any difference to the ride or the comfort of the seat?. Colin Link to post
sandalfarm 2,767 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Not really I think its a stiff spring and my 10 doesn't squash it much Link to post
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