Stupid question about setting rear sag

[EEL]

I have an S2R 800.

If im standing above the the bike looking through the seat at the adjuster rings on shock, which way would I need to turn the rings to increase the preload on the springs

please respond in clockwise or counterclockwise from the point of view noted above.

Thanks!

[ducpainter]

righty tighty...clockwise.

[EEL]

So there a two rings. Just to clarify, I turn the top lock ring counter clockwise first to loosen the setup and then go clockwise on the bottom one to increase preload. Do I need TWO of those shock spanner wrenches to lock both of the rings together when Im done? Do the rings need to tighten to each other to safely lock?

[Speeddog]

Yes, counter-clockwise on the top ring to 'unlock' the pair, then clockwise on the bottom ring to increase preload.

Spray some penetrating oil on the threads and let it work for a bit before trying to get them loose.

You may need two spanners to get them unlocked, or one spanner, a hammer and punch, and an assistant.

IMO, one spanner is adequate to lock 'em together.