18-08-14, 05:45 PM
If you have someone to help it's easier for the two fiddly bits - top mount and lining up dogbones with holes.
Don't use paddock stands, put her up on the centre-stand.
Have your new shock's compression / rebound settings in place before installing it.
Completely remove the shock linkage knuckle underneath, drop out old shock & insert new shock up through the swingarm hole. Attach the shock to the top mount.
Grease the shock knuckle linkage bearings and refit the knuckle to the frame / shock lower mount. Fit the new dogbones.
Tighten everything and then check all mounting points again.
Don't use paddock stands, put her up on the centre-stand.
Have your new shock's compression / rebound settings in place before installing it.
Completely remove the shock linkage knuckle underneath, drop out old shock & insert new shock up through the swingarm hole. Attach the shock to the top mount.
Grease the shock knuckle linkage bearings and refit the knuckle to the frame / shock lower mount. Fit the new dogbones.
Tighten everything and then check all mounting points again.