Repositioning rear shock

[LustyLew]

Hi all,

recently purchased an MT-03.

When The bike was originally owned by quite a short guy, so he had an after market shock fitted and had this further modified to bring the bike down lower.

Looking at the shock, it appears to have been drilled to allow the bike to sit lower to the ground. The swing arm also appears to have been filed/ground slightly to allow for clearance of the shock in its new position.

I'm not too concerned about the swing arm as it's only a minor mod.

However, if I were to move the pivot point back to the original location on the shock, would this be a risk of snapping due to the hole drilled?

I've not yet taken the shock off to see if both holes are as manufactured, or done by the previous owner/mechanic.

Any thoughts?

Pics attached.

Thanks!
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[chris-red]

I wouldn't be happy with it, keep an eye out for a shock on Ebay.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-MT03-MT-03-660-2006-REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-C18-/190435047534?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c56d0386e

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[sickpup]

Why are there two bolts through the shock bottom? It looks like the previous owner may have also made a bit of a mess of the swing arm as well as the fork.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/download.php?id=80556

[Pete.]

I was going to ask that. They can't both be bolted through the arm surely?
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

+1 for the swingarm looking dodgey as well.

I'd have run a mile after seeing that mod!
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[Mikey CB500]

Ones just a rubber blank off by the looks of it

[Kickstart]

Hi

In the other pic it looks a bit like a blind grommet, but far from certain.

If it is 2 bolts going through the shock and arm then I hate to think what has been done.

All the best

Keith
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[LustyLew]

Hi,

yes the shock & swing arm are only connected through the right hand bolt.

The left is just a grommet...

The swingarm has not been drilled in any way.
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