Anybody have tips on changing a rear shock spring.

[North]

Well, I should have my new spring in a day or so and I was wondering if anybody has any tips on replacing the rear shock spring.

The bike is an 08 530 exc-r.

I was wondering what happens when you do remove the shock, as there will be nothing now holding up the rear of the bike.

Thanks

Rick

 

[dirtrider]

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You need to put the bike up on a stand then pull off the shock ...the rear wheel will just drop till it hits the ground...



You need to buy a stand...if you are going to do any kind of set up or maintenance it makes life easy...



only one left...Ted has it...might be gone???

 

[North]

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Thanks, I have that exact same stand. :tup:

 

[franhoser]

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Rick,

I recoment this lift or something similar:

http://www.princessauto.com/shop-garage/repair-equipment/lifting-devices/8197147-1000-lb-motorcycle-lift

I bought this last year. After sour back and kness working on the bikes. It's awesome.The main advantage is the lift height.

That stand from dirtrider is for storage and maybe cleaning the chain once in a while.