Need a little tech help- 696 rear sets

NAK3D696 · February 21, 2009, 08:52:03 PM

Money is a little tight and I am wanting to get the rear sets on my 696 powder coated black. I got an estimate from the dealer to take them off and put them back on but it pushes it outside my budget right now. Is this something I can do myself to keep the cost down? If so is there anything i need to watch out for? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance. [moto]

Spidey · February 21, 2009, 09:09:50 PM

Taking the rearsets off and putting them back on is absolutely something you can do yourself. Do you have access to any basic metric tools?

NAK3D696 · February 22, 2009, 08:33:08 AM

Yes I do . I have a torque wrench as well. Im just worried about the levers/springs and the large bolt the swingarm is bolted to.

DarkStaR · February 22, 2009, 09:00:00 AM

You'll need a rear stand.

zLoki · February 22, 2009, 08:24:29 PM

Just took mine off. It's pretty easy. Just be a little careful/slow on the rear brake side. You'll also need some heavy duty grease - not the general purpose stuff.

mrplease · February 23, 2009, 03:50:11 PM

no you don't need a rear stand. that statement is false...

zLoki · February 23, 2009, 04:22:27 PM

Quote from: mrplease on February 23, 2009, 03:50:11 PM
no you don't need a rear stand. that statement is false...

You dont NEED it but it's easier and well if you are working on your bike, do you really want just one little bit of alum holding it up?

Oh and make sure you have the parts catalog, make it easier to figure stuff out

NAK3D696 · February 23, 2009, 04:42:43 PM

Really appreciate the advise everyone.

Feel pretty confident Im not going to mess anything up. Man I love the DMF!!!

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Need a little tech help- 696 rear sets