How easy is shock/linkage removal?
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ChowderV4
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How easy is shock/linkage removal?
I've been loaned an abba stand off a friend to do my chain and sprocket and i was wondering how easy would it be to remove the shock and linkage and give them a good clean and regrease?
I only have a basic 3/8 socket set, is it worth waiting until i have more time + my own stand?
I only have a basic 3/8 socket set, is it worth waiting until i have more time + my own stand?
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Re: How easy is shock/linkage removal?
It is very easy mate. Especially with an abba stand.
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Drunkn Munky
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Re: How easy is shock/linkage removal?
Little tip. Have a axle stand to hand to support the swingarm once the linkage comes out 
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mick.mh2racing
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Re: How easy is shock/linkage removal?
Yeah pretty easy with some decent sockets.
How hard can it be?
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Re: How easy is shock/linkage removal?
If it's anything like the NC24, all you need are 14mm and 17mm sockets and spanners. Five minute job.
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Re: How easy is shock/linkage removal?
+1 for easy with the stand. take your time, read the manual etc and you'll be fine!
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rccaulfield
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Re: How easy is shock/linkage removal?
Get a jack and cardboard under the rear caliper thereby lifting the swingarm up and allowing the bolts from the linkage to come out, they wont come out otherwise, its a tricky job.
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ChowderV4
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Re: How easy is shock/linkage removal?
just removed the shock and linkage, cheers for your advice, the rear paddock stand came in handy when the swingarm dropped.
my question now is how do i tell if the linkage bearings need replacing....if so where can i get them?
cheers,
Ben.
my question now is how do i tell if the linkage bearings need replacing....if so where can i get them?
cheers,
Ben.