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mrkris

04-11-09 13:46

rear suspention

hey just wondering if you can set up the rear shock on the xt 660 x 2004?

just a bit soft and when carring a pillion its pretty low,

or would i need to get a white power or ohline shock?

driesie

04-11-09 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrkris (Post 110845)

hey just wondering if you can set up the rear shock on the xt 660 x 2004?

just a bit soft and when carring a pillion its pretty low,

or would i need to get a white power or ohline shock?

Not sure about setting up the stock, but I have a Wilbers shock on mine, and it's a massive improvement.

Bear	04-11-09 18:35

If you have the original tool kit for the XT you will find a "C" spanner for adjusting the rear shock i,ve moved mine onto the 2nd from hardest setting and I dont carry a pillion! If\when you adjust the shock it is easyer if done by 2 people, keep the bike on the side stand and get your helper to pull the bike over against the stand so that the rear wheel is lifted off the ground as this takes the load off the spring then its an easy job just mind your fingers!!

maxwell123455

04-11-09 21:29

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Originally Posted by Bear (Post 110866)

Yea your standard shock is adjustable, like above. Easiest way is to get the rear suspension off the ground. Either try using a bottle jack onto the engine (or a piece of wood first) and get someone to steady the bike. Just watch though as its a tight fit to get the spanner in and turned and it can slip and you skin your knuckles. Ive learned from experience:106:

mrkris

04-11-09 23:28

lol ok cool so where is the adjusting bit?? i think mine is standard red sping but i cant see where i can tighten it up :s

Bear	05-11-09 18:46

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Originally Posted by mrkris (Post 110912)

lol ok cool so where is the adjusting bit?? i think mine is standard red sping but i cant see where i can tighten it up :s

There is a bit on top of the the spring with notches in it you cant miss it.

maxwell123455

05-11-09 19:59

your rear shock should look like this its the bit at the top of the spring, it screws down and puts more force on the spring meaning you get less sag in the suspension when both of you get on the bike, therefore giving you more suspension

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/252260.../XT660_076.jpg

mrkris

05-11-09 23:51

ohhhhhhhhhhh yes i see now (gone red) thanks guys il do that tomorrow when i change my wheels to motox wheels

mrkris

06-11-09 12:22

all done thanks guys :038::family:

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