I'm having a pair of new shocks delivered today and I was trying to figure out how to take the springs off of the old shock last night. I didn't see a collar that slid off or anything. My question is can the original springs be removed and if so how?
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Last edited by nutz4spd; 04-07-2021, 02:38 PM.Current Bikes:
2019 Indian Chieftain Classic
1981 Suzuki GS750E
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2006 Suzuki C50 -
Yep, you need to compress the spring (Pit posse do a reasonable set of bike size compressors) and then the collar at the top slips out, only the tension is holding it in
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I was dealing with Progressive shocks, so I bought the Progressive shock spring compressor tool
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"ratchet strap motorcycle shock spring removal"
Works fine for motorcycle shocks. I've done it fairly often to paint the springs. You just need room to get at the nut on the shaft.
ADDED: put a rag cushion under the metal ratchet if you go this route. Otherwise, you may scratch spring's paint.Last edited by Gorminrider; 04-08-2021, 06:02 PM.Comment
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