Rear shock spring compressor tool...

[steve murdoch]

Over the years i have used a C clamp, vise, zip ties and even hose clamps to compress rear shock springs. No accidents ...yet.
I read a bunch of threads on the subject and there is a lot of different methods.
Has anyone tried this tool? Results?
Thanks for any info, guys.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__MOTORCYCLE-TOOL-SHOCK-SPRING-COMPRESSOR_W0QQitemZ320266774305QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2863QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116

[waltfen]

Yep, thats the tool I use and it makes the job really easy.

[skidMarkNZ]

Yep, thats the tool I use and it makes the job really easy.

Oooo ooo ooo!!!! u have the EXACT same bike as me, how do i get the damn things apart!!!!!

[Guest]

I rented a spring clamp for car struts. A part store might even let you borrow one.

[willie]

S&W's spring compressor looks totally different than that one. I need one but to compress the springs I got with a new pair of S&Ws I bought. I don't think the one pictured would work though because it needs so much space between coils. Just my.02 worth.
Willie in TN

[salty_monk]

I have those Pit Posse ones pictured, great tool. Worked really well on my GS1000 springs. You don't need to be at the top & bottom of the spring to get enough to release them from the shock. Gap between the coils wasn't an issue for me....

[steve murdoch]

Thanks for the info, guys.
Order to be placed today.

[waltfen]

Oooo ooo ooo!!!! u have the EXACT same bike as me, how do i get the damn things apart!!!!!

I haven't got the original shocks fitted, though they are in my garage. I have fitted Hagons and had the springs powder coated red to match the originals.
The original ones would probably have to be dismantled by an engineering firm as they don't come apart easily.

[Jaguarjoe]

Has anyone tried this tool? Results?
Thanks for any info, guys.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...4506.m20.l1116

I have a brand new set of these compressers, never used, that I will sell to you for $30.00 plus shipping. PM me for details if your interested.

-Joe

[steve murdoch]

pm sent, Joe.

[skidMarkNZ]

I haven't got the original shocks fitted, though they are in my garage. I have fitted Hagons and had the springs powder coated red to match the originals.
The original ones would probably have to be dismantled by an engineering firm as they don't come apart easily.

DOH!
Bollocks.