|
|
Post by eliminator on Dec 20, 2011 19:03:46 GMT
Rear shock looks to be dead. What sort of job is it to replace? Luckily the bike has a S/S exhaust system, so that should come off OK.
|
|
|
|
Post by eliminator on Dec 20, 2011 20:20:41 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by christhedivvy on Dec 21, 2011 7:43:20 GMT
forget Betor.
Absolute tripe they are. If your looking at spending £300 I'd be tempted for the Hagon replacement.
Changing the shock is easy enough to do as long as you dont try n cut corners and have the tackle for it
|
|
|
|
Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 21, 2011 8:17:44 GMT
It should be easy, but you need to drill a hole in the plastic if it's not already been done, so you can get at the top bolt from both sides.  |
|
|
|
Post by CD on Dec 21, 2011 8:48:40 GMT
Check the frame for rust around the shock top mount. The mudguard/undertray might have to come out anyway.
|
|
|
|
Post by eliminator on Dec 21, 2011 12:44:51 GMT
I'm now thinking that it may be the linkages being seized. The bike doesn't compress easily if I put my weight onto it, the return seems a bit slow as well.
|
|
|
|
Post by thepheasant on Apr 17, 2012 12:07:33 GMT
I'm now thinking that it may be the linkages being seized. The bike doesn't compress easily if I put my weight onto it, the return seems a bit slow as well. When the shock dies you would normally lose damping, not get more of it, so you may be in luck |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2012 13:36:17 GMT
No need for disassembly past removing the shock.
If undertray hasn't been drilled do so for access to top bolt.
Loosen top bolt. Loosen dog bones and remove if you can. Undo bottom shock bolt and remove. Remove top bolt and pull shock out lifting back wheel to give better access. Refit new one. Half hour max unless Jr has fitted the screws from the wrong side making them difficult to remove. ;D
We did it on Sunday.
|
|
|
|
Post by CD on Apr 17, 2012 16:42:12 GMT
I'm now thinking that it may be the linkages being seized. The bike doesn't compress easily if I put my weight onto it, the return seems a bit slow as well. Suspension bearings have siezed up. No need to touch the top shock mount. |
|
