24-06-14, 10:18 PM
Dcurzon: Thanks, I tried to keep costs to a minimum, just need to keep the wife in cheap wine
Adrian: Re Fitment: Difficult to be exact as I've replaced shock four times now so have got it down to an hour now.
I'd say two hours providing he completely removes the underside suspension linkage, allowing room for the shock to be fitted up into place from underneath the swingarm. It's the top compression reservoir that's the awkward part to get through the swingarm's hole, and if the linkage remains in place it gouges the shock spring as you try to get the shock up into position. Actually, come to think of it I'm not even certain you can get the shock up into position without removing the linkage!
Adrian: Re Fitment: Difficult to be exact as I've replaced shock four times now so have got it down to an hour now.
I'd say two hours providing he completely removes the underside suspension linkage, allowing room for the shock to be fitted up into place from underneath the swingarm. It's the top compression reservoir that's the awkward part to get through the swingarm's hole, and if the linkage remains in place it gouges the shock spring as you try to get the shock up into position. Actually, come to think of it I'm not even certain you can get the shock up into position without removing the linkage!