Guest Larrakin Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Okay, when recently buying my '06 sixth gen found bike did not have OEM tool kit which was kept by a bigger tool; the original owner. As such trying to adjust suspension to suit my fat arse I have run into difficulty. I am trying to adjust the rear spring preload but found it impossible without the pin spanner. Have been to 6 different chain stores for parts etc and none have a clue what I'm talking about. Can someone who has one of these blasted things please show me a photo of the size etc so I have something to show monkeys behind the desk. Alternatively if anyone knows where to find said tool I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Yours in frustration :-/ Larrakin ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 You can't go wrong with this set http://www.ebay.com/itm/C-Spanner-Rear-Shock-Adjusting-Tools-3-piece-set-/110854331534?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item19cf6edc8e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max1 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 You mean a 'C' spanner & there usually pretty much universal on Jap bikes (cheap, thin & POS), but the one for the VFR is a bit different (naturally). Since your in Siddiny, I'd be looking at bike wreckers http://www.sydneymotorcyclewreckers.com.au/ in Alexandria & http://www.motorcyclewreckers.com/ at Silverwater, but their are a lot more wreckers in the Sydney area, hit the Yellow Pages. And even the MCAS (motorcycle supermarket) at Parramattata (Paramatta) may have them. There is also an aussie based VFR forum which could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max1 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 You can't go wrong with this set http://www.ebay.com/...=item19cf6edc8e $11.50, I might order a set myself, you can never have enough tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Do you have the Chain adjustment spanner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I use an adjustable one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DRAPER-ADJUSTABLE-C-SPANNER-2-4-3-4-HOOK-WRENCH-51-121MM-/320893613957?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ab6bff785#ht_500wt_922 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 7, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2012 and if you are carefull/desperate/cheap, use a flat screwdriver and mallet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted May 7, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2012 I use an adjustable one: http://www.ebay.com/...85#ht_500wt_922 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CharlesW Posted May 7, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2012 I was able to order mine at my Honda dealer's. Part numbers: 89201-MR8-000 89202-KVO-000 That's the 2 spanners and I don't remember which was shock and which was chain. You probably need both, anyway. 89256-MT4-000 This is the extension handle and you need one if you don't have one. Works with both spanners. Shipping might be prohibitive, but these people list the parts for a 2004. Won't they be the same for a 2006?? http://www.hondapart...=2004&fveh=3953 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Channel Lock Pliers work great too. Better than the stupid Honda spanner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgin Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Just an FYI, the 06 and on vfrs did not come with the full OEM tool kit that the VFRs all had previously (at least here in the US). They only came with the spanner wrench for adjusting the chain and that was it. So if you got that from the previous owner, sadly you did get the toolkit that comes with the bike, lol. When I bought my 06, I spent a while cussing at the chain spanner wrench that comes with the bike before I got on VFRD and realized that was in fact the chain spanner wrench only and not also for the suspension....I had been trying to use it on the rear shock thinking that it must be able to do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks guys. Yeah frustrating as my tool collection is limited. Will look into the flea-bay links as I anticipate needing both the chain and suspension spanners in the future. Cheers. Larrakin ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdI Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks for saving me a lot of headache, everyone. For the record, I am lazy/cheap/really didn't want to hop in the cage to go pick up a spanner at CycleGear. The flat screwdriver and mallet (NOT a hammer) trick worked surprisingly well. If it doesn't move easy, don't force it. Also doesn't have to move much to tighten the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted April 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 5, 2015 A screwdriver is too hard. Doesn't matter what you hit it with, it will gouge the alloy hub carrier castellations. Motion Pro makes a special long-handled drift, but the best tool for the job is the OEM one. Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted April 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2015 Yep, and if you already had some asshat adjust tension with a screwdriver it will look like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted April 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2015 Hi mate, nearly all good bike shops carry an adjustable rear shock C spanner. I know MCA do, as I've got one from there before for around $12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted April 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2015 SPANNER, PIN 89201-MR8-000 001 $17.60 $13.19 This is the spanner part no. Avaliable wherever Honda VFR parts are sold. The part no. is the same for fifth and sixth gens. This was copied from a Wis. Honda mc dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted April 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2015 I only done it a couple times I sware !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted April 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2015 We have all been guilty! Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted April 7, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 7, 2015 We have all been guilty! Ciao, Not me. My machines get enough abuse on the road. No sense in further antagonism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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