Trouble adjusting rear preload

[Chrispy]

hey everyone

need some help on adjusting rear preload setting.. cant adjust it for the life of me with the c spanner. not sure from rust or if theres a lock mechanism and couldn't really find much info

2018 cb500x

any advice appreciated! thank you

 

[PacoT]

I believe @mimico_polak had one of these bikes. Maybe he can chime in?

 

[Aens]

With the wrench that comes in the tool kit you have to lean into it, but also line it up perpendicular. It's a real pain in the ass if you don't take your time. Take off the left foot peg and sit down in a position that gets you leverage.

 

[mimico_polak]

I believe @mimico_polak had one of these bikes. Maybe he can chime in?

You need to be perfectly align or goodbye knuckles.

Same with my scrambler, that wrench is hot garbage but needs to be perfectly aligned.

If you can get the rear wheel off the ground it’s easier. But wheel on the ground it’s just a matter of aligning everything correctly.

 

[Chrispy]

thanks all for chiming in, i do have it on the center stand but couldn't find the proper size hex to remove left peg bracket.. will give that a try after i get it off

much appreciated!!