rear suspention - .: XT660.com

mrkris · # 1 04-11-09, 13:46

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 · # 2 04-11-09, 16:51

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Originally Posted by mrkris

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 · # 3 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 · # 4 04-11-09, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Bear

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!!

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

mrkris · # 5 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 · # 6 05-11-09, 18:46

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Originally Posted by mrkris

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.

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