S2R1K Ride Height Adjustment

[Ivan]

Anyone know what size wrench I need to adjust the tie rod for ride height?  Looks like I'll need to buy two wrenches, want to make sure I get the right size the first time....

[Speeddog]

19mm.

Be prepared to take it off for the first adjustment, they're usually pretty tight from the factory, and the access sucks.

The end with the slotted hex is left hand thread.

[Ivan]

19mm.

Be prepared to take it off for the first adjustment, they're usually pretty tight from the factory, and the access sucks.

Thanks.  Removing the whole thing is more than I could do, since I don't have any way to support the bike.  As an alternative, any idea how far can I safely raise the fork legs before running into clearance problems?

[Speeddog]

Not sure where the limit is, other folks here with S2R1k's should be able to give some guidance.

[scduc]

I just did my 08' S2R 1K and it was a little tricky. You just have to be patient. I did not find that the lock nuts were all that tight. You may want to remove the passenger pegs to give a little more room. But they actually don't get in the way. I used two 19mm wrenches. One to hold the center spline and the other to crack loose lock nut. Once loose, I was able to lenghten spline with wrench turning about 1/8 turn each time. remember to flip wrench so  you can get most use out of. Just remember to be carefull with the wrenches as not to chip frame. I took extra time to be carefull. I would freak out if I chipped the paint.