Swappin' Springs

[rule62]

Got a spring compresser.
Got some rear shocks.
Got some wrenches.
Need a vise and a way to keep the bike from collapsing when I take the shock off. (Pretty sure a floor-jack under the engine will do the trick.)
Maybe sometime soon.

[Dietrich]

I know a place that has a vice, bike stands, and spare hands. ...almost hate to say this in public, but me and mine will be wrenching on bikes at my place on Sunday.    The Church of Dietrich and the Moto-day Saints.

[YellowMonster]

If that does not work out you can use my shop.  I used my swingarm stand then then my cherry picker to remove the load from the bike.  Made it really stable/controllable when swapping the rear shock.  I just need to get a long t-handle metric set so I can get to that lower shock bolt easier.

[pennyrobber]

I know a place that has a vice, bike stands, and spare hands. ...almost hate to say this in public, but me and mine will be wrenching on bikes at my place on Sunday.    The Church of Dietrich and the Moto-day Saints.

I thought you could only attend if you get the official invite from Rule62.

[Michael]

I know a place that has a vice, bike stands, and spare hands. ...almost hate to say this in public, but me and mine will be wrenching on bikes at my place on Sunday.    The Church of Dietrich and the Moto-day Saints.

How did it work out?

Did you guys get the spring done?

[Michael]

I just need to get a long t-handle metric set so I can get to that lower shock bolt easier.

Clay, I got my spring off last night, no problems. I also didn't even need to use the compressors you lent me -- but you're still an awesome guy for lending them to me!!!

I don't think you need a long t-handle to get the lower bolt. I found a trick that makes it easy. And without moving the rear brake out of the way, or any of the rear set.

Mine takes a 8mm allen/hex head, so I took a socket with an allen head on it, fed it through the hole, then a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter, a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter, and pushed them all together. They were just long enough to stick out a millimeter. I then stuck my 3/8 socket wrench up in there and ratcheted away. 

Between that and a 17mm crescent wrench on the nut on the other side, it was off in no time. Although, you need to undo the top bolt first so you can maneuver the swing arm up and down as needed. That way you don't have to remove any parts from the side,



I've taken a lot of photos, so I'm going to post them on the Tutorial forum when I'm done.

[Dietrich]

Way to go Michael, interested in the ride results.

[YellowMonster]

Cool, glad it worked out well. 

Hope all rides well for you tomorrow.

[DG]

A 17mm crescent wrench?  Why do I find that funny?

[Randimus Maximus]

A 17mm crescent wrench?  Why do I find that funny?

You must be shopping for wrenches at the wrong place.

[Michael]

[Randimus Maximus]

Crescent Wrench(es)

[Michael]

Crescent Wrench(es)

Beer Wrench

[DG]

You must be shopping for wrenches at the wrong place.

What?
Beer wrenches I get.

[Randimus Maximus]

What?
Beer wrenches I get.

I meant it to read that Michael must shop somewhere special to find a 17mm specific crescent wrench.