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Dog bones
Jul 14, 2019 11:04:05 GMT
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Post by harri183 on Jul 14, 2019 11:04:05 GMT
Just putting suspension back together for the 100th time and wanted to make sure I had the washers for the dog bones on the correct way so referred to the work shop manual and there looks to be a upgrade for later models where there are 4 extra washers that fit between the bolt/ dog one one side and bike/dog bone the other side. Is that correct or am I reading the diagram wrong?? Cheers
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Post by charwood23 on Jul 14, 2019 13:44:30 GMT
Show us the diagram and we could maybe help.
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Post by exuptoy on Jul 14, 2019 16:22:41 GMT
Maybe one set of washers are actually bearing slide oil seals and not actually washers?
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Dog bones
Jul 14, 2019 17:57:44 GMT
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Post by harri183 on Jul 14, 2019 17:57:44 GMT
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Post by harri183 on Jul 14, 2019 18:04:23 GMT
THink your right as it looks like it shows grease to be applied. I have a 30 min window to remove shock change spring and assemble before pepa pig finishes on dvd and the kids are out posting bolts and sockets down my exhaust. Spent 40 min last time looking for said washer until the 2 year old found it again. Cheers mate
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Post by exuptoy on Jul 14, 2019 21:16:25 GMT
Haha, I like that!
Yeah, as I suspect it is a grease seal which is pressed into either side of the drop link and the bearing sleeve passes through it.
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Post by blitzed on Jul 23, 2019 18:29:23 GMT
Quick question. Does the rear axle and wheel need removed to swap out the OEM shock with a replacement? Or can it be done without removing the rear wheel?
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Dog bones
Jul 23, 2019 19:14:04 GMT
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Post by harri183 on Jul 23, 2019 19:14:04 GMT
No need for wheel to come out as long as you can lift it of the ground enough, I have a lift so no problem. Remove the linkage first though. You need about a 2 inch gap between the rear wheel and the floor and the I put a plank under the rear wheel take all the dog bones link off then remove the wood and shock comes out from the top. Wrap the shock in a cloth first so you don’t scratch anything.
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Post by blitzed on Jul 23, 2019 19:28:10 GMT
No need for wheel to come out as long as you can lift it of the ground enough, I have a lift so no problem. Remove the linkage first though. You need about a 2 inch gap between the rear wheel and the floor and the I put a plank under the rear wheel take all the dog bones link off then remove the wood and shock comes out from the top. Wrap the shock in a cloth first so you don’t scratch anything. I figure I'll use the jack stand method on upside down pegs. So...if I have the bike on the jack stands, rear wheel is elevated on a wood plank to release tension....then I loosen the top pivot bolt, then disassemble the dog bone or lower pivot, remove plank to let swingarm and wheel lower to rest on ground, and slide the shock up and out?
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Post by harri183 on Jul 23, 2019 19:39:44 GMT
Yep. Top of the linkage has a bush into the frame so you have to drift it out/push from the right to left as sitting on the bike it’s not tight you could do it with your finger if you could get in. I just used a small punch to push it out no need for a hammer.
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Post by blitzed on Jul 23, 2019 19:50:46 GMT
Yep. Top of the linkage has a bush into the frame so you have to drift it out/push from the right to left as sitting on the bike it’s not tight you could do it with your finger if you could get in. I just used a small punch to push it out no need for a hammer. Awesome. Great tips! Thanks for the help. Bit the bullet and ordered the Nitron R3. I'll try to take pics and document the process for the forum. Seems there's not enough info out there on these bikes yet.
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