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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: jsngrimm on October 21, 2017, 02:18:35 AM
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Probably very stupid, but quick and easy question. My '87 K100RS has an aftermarket shock on it, but it's leaking oil, the bushings are really shot (I can turn/wiggle it side to side a pretty scary amount), and the spring is rusted, so I bought a replacement. I'm just wondering the best way to jack the back of the bike up to install the new one, I'm used to UJMs with dual shocks where I can just change one at a time, any ideas? :bmwsmile
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2 saw horse's an a 2x4 or ratchet strap around frame an tree branch or whatever
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Place the bike on the centre stand, chock up the back wheel. You need to chock it so that the old shock just pulls off, remove old shock and fit new shock. Do not let the final drive drop as you can tear the boot, less chance of doing this if you leave the wheel on.
Regards Martin.
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Bike on center stand, put a thin board(I use a 1x3 x 36" long) under the rear wheel to act as a lever. Undo the mointing bolts and using the board, wiggle the wheel up and down as you pull on the shock. Reverse to install. Easy peasy.
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What? You skipped right to how to change it and left out "can xyz shock be rebuilt?", then "what aftermarket shock is the best?", then "they all cost too damn much", then "this forum is no damn help at all and I'm leaving and never coming back!" :clap: :hehehe
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I'm also interested if the standard shock can be rebuilt and if not what aftermarket alternatives are available without breaking the bank. I know Ikon here in Australia are one option.
Cheers
Andrew
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RAD in Brisbane rebuild OEM shocks and are slightly upgraded. I'm on my second one in twenty years. They are a lot better than some and not quite as good as some. However I will keep on using them as they are fine definitely for the price which I think last time was under $300.00 Au.
Regards Martin.
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What? You skipped right to how to change it and left out "can xyz shock be rebuilt?", then "what aftermarket shock is the best?", then "they all cost too damn much", then "this forum is no damn help at all and I'm leaving and never coming back!" :clap: :hehehe
They do all cost too damn much, I can get a set of UJM twin shocks for what I paid for a used OEM K100 monoshock :hehehe Shock on there is a nice Works Racer with gas damping but it's just shot all to hell, bushings, seals, spring, everything is corroded or leaking. Easier to just get another one
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Thanks Martin, I'll keep them in mind.
Cheers
Andrew