A dumb question but ...

[Headrope]

What's the easiest way to adjust the rear shock? I understand how to set it, but not how to get access to it with a hammer, screwdriver, wrench, etc. to change the set up. Seems every angle I approach it from is insufficient and I'm fairly sure I shouldn't have to remove the airbox or anything to get back there.

Please and thanks.

[wastednuts]

first i lifted it off the ground taking all the pressure off the shock the left side of the raptor the exhaust side i took a rubber hammer and a large flat head screw driver hope this helps

[Out Back Welding]

i recall doing this infront of the right rear tire somewhere...afterwards i kinda wished i had bought the tool to adjust it

[Oilfield_Mafia]

A spanner wrench to do this properly costs about $9... tearing up the ring on that shock will cost alot more.. 

[Out Back Welding]

A spanner wrench to do this properly costs about $9... tearing up the ring on that shock will cost alot more.. 

[Headrope]

I've got the spanner wrench but haven't been able to fit it in there in a way that would let me turn it.
It's amazing: I was able to rebuild the 383 for my '66 Charger but can't adjust the damn shock on a quad.

[Colorado700R]

long flat head screw driver and a mallet, lightly tap outter ring loose, then tap inner ring into desired position.

[wastednuts]

don't listen to newbies      just kidding

[Headrope]

Found out the spanner wrench I bought is the wrong size, but was able to rotate the ring a hair allowing me to get a screwdriver on it so went with the mallet/screwdriver trick.

Thanks for the help.