New Rear Shocks - Questions, Feedback, etc.

[Anonymous]

While the bike is on it's center stand can I take the upper shock mount nut off the bike without damaging the stud or the shock popping off the stud?

On the center stand is perfect. That way the rear wheel is hanging at full droop and there is no spring force on the mounts. You can always pull a nut off without the shock popping off. In fact, you will probably have to pull a little and "pursuade" the shock to slide free from the studs if it has been mounted for a length of time.


Mark

 

[AOD]

Putting the shocks back on isnt as easy, but if you sit with your legs between them, you can use them to push up the wheel. I actually had the wife come out and push on the shocks while I lifted up the wheel.

I ended up going with a pair of Progressive Series 14's with S&W heavy duty springs, from CRC2. I am extremely happy, and have about $100 in the shocks.

~Adam

 

[Anonymous]

Swifty posted

Has anybody used these before?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...d=1,1&item=4549008343&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT

I want to rebuild my ft forks. What do I need and do I need any special tools?

Answer, YES, I have a set on my bike at this very second, and as of this posting am very happy with them (they were dirt cheap off flea bay and I got them from the same company as that auction)
Second question depends fully on what you got.

 

[shortlid]

Ok, did it but eyelet to big??

Ok, did it but eyelet to big??

Ok, you guys were right I just took off teh top cap nut and was able to pull the shock way from the frame. Only problem, the eylet and bushing for the Harley shock is to big for the stud on teh frame of my '80 GS850G. BUT, the stock hock seems to have a rubber and metal spacer/collar in the eyelet of the shock? Is thsi pressed in? Can I get it out. I tried tapping on it with a socket and hammer LIGHTLY and it did not budge. Would a press get it out or destroy it? :roll: