rear suspension adjustment

[Whealie]

I know this is possible onthe RD04 but I have never done it. Will it be in the Haynes Manual or is there something obvious?
I have the side panels and seat off so thought it might be a good time to do this long-standing task.

[anton88]

Its a bit of a fiddly job - you really need a pre-load spanner to turn the collet to compress the spring if you want to raise the rear ride height a bit.

I found it best to remove the items youve said, plus the black mudguard under the front of the seat.

then disconnect/remove everything on/in the airbox so you can unbolt it and move it back out of the way a bit.

then youve got more access to get at the lockrings on top of the shock - either with the pre-load spanner or if you really must, a suitable drift and hammer.

[Whealie]

Blimey! Honda made that easy then. Chad, calling Chad.. come in Chad...

[KTiM]

Or a long screwdriver and a big hammer ............I'll get my coat, I was going anyway!