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PostPosted: 21:44 - 07 Oct 2006    Post subject: Removing RS125 rear shock... Reply with quote
Ok so my mates RS has managed to pop the adjuster screw at the top of the shock (to adjust the preload) has actually popped off the top of the thread, so he basically has no adjustment.

It has fallen to my hands to fix said problem.

I need to get the shock out so i can compress the springs easily with the tools i have etc realy, unless anyone has any great ideas?

Basically, how do i go about dropping the shock? The way i look at it is that there is no room to wiggle the shock in or out with the swingarm in place, so is it a swingarm dropping job?

'02 model RS if thats important?
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Rejimbo
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PostPosted: 22:21 - 07 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pretty simple, you need to unbolt three bolts on the shock, IIRC theres one at the top of the shock, one at the bottom and another behind it so you can move the linkage out of the way so the shock can drop straight down

I replaced mine in about 45 mins when the dampning went on it (common problem)
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PostPosted: 22:42 - 07 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Yep, easy enough to drop it straight down if you unbolt the linkage.

Easiest way to support the RS is with 2 12" 1/2 drive extension bars and a pair of axle stands. Put the extension bars through the holes in the frame near the swinging arm spindle and rest the ends on the axle stands.

All the best

Keith
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PostPosted: 23:26 - 07 Oct 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ahh wicked! See i saw all the linkage at the bottom and didnt think about dropping that out.

Sorted! Ill take a better look at it during the day and go from there =]

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