How to Remove the Shocks to Adjust on a Banshee

The Banshee bicycle is a mountain bike with an adjustable rear suspension. This allows you to fine tune the ride quality and ride height of the rear wheel, allowing you to take on different types of trails. To adjust that shock or change it completely, you need to remove it from the frame and suspension. Doing so takes just a few minutes to do, and doesn't require any special tools.

Things You'll Need

  • 3/8-inch ratchet
  • Hex-head socket set
  • Open-end wrench set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Park the Banshee and put down the kickstand. Locate the adjustable shock, which is underneath the rear seat in the middle of the frame.

    • 2

      Remove the top bolt from the shock using the 3/8-inch ratchet, a hex-head socket and an open-end wrench.

    • 3

      Remove the bottom bolt from the shock using the 3/8-inch ratchet, a hex-head socket and an open-end wrench. Pull the shock out from the suspension with your hands, freeing the shock so that you can turn the adjustment collar on the shock using your hands.