[Romper]

I have read the service and operator's manual.

I have the OEM tooling.

I have removed the side coolant reservoir/cover.

BUT, I cannot adjust the suspension (I want to make it softer - to 2).

What is the trick to budging this ratchet - type system on this VN 900 Custom?


Romper

 

[Shadow01]

Go here:

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72450&page=2

Same adjustment for a Custom as a Classic.

To make things easier, you can lift the bike a little to take the weight off the rear suspension - it's easier to go to a "softer" setting than a "firmer" setting, as you are not fighting the force of the spring in that direction.

 

[Romper]

Thanks Shadow.

Done all that - still cannot budge it.

The bike is heading into a dealer in a few days for them to adjust it. I'm done with trying to adjust it myself.

ROmper

 

[Rider 50]

There was a time when you could line up a drift or hvy flat blade screwdriver, and drive/drift any spanner type nut. Not that I ever have done that or anything.
Lucky for me I got mine to move, with the spanner tool(s) after taking the weight off the shock.

 

[sailor v]

I presume you put the three parts of the adjustment tool together???. Forgive me if you did, it is rather obvious I know. I have read a lot of "I skinned my knuckles on this useless tool" and realised people sometimes try to use the tool without assembling it.

 

[Romper]

All done - dealer did it.

Romper

 

[Dirtwiz]

Spray the joint where it slides with WD40 or silicone spray next time you are in there. Should slide easier....lot of friction in there.

 

[Strompilot]

Romper, if you ever need to adjust the rear suspension again, it's not hard if you use and extension on the adjusting tool.

 

[Romper]

thanks guys

 

[MrWalko]

That's an adjustment I have been contemplating making. Haven't got around to it yet.