Gixer Trickster L Plate Warrior
Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Karma :
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Posted: 22:47 - 30 Mar 2004 Post subject: Change the rear shock spring |
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Does anybody know if it is dificult to change the rear suspension spring on a gsxr600(2000)?
The reason i want to do this is purely asthetic, the existing spring is black and has coroded,but is still working pefectly.All i want to do is change it for a yellow one.
Would it affect the suspension depending on what type (make) of spring i used, and would it be worth the taking the time to do it for such a small improvement.
Any help much thanks in advance |
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Kickstart The Oracle
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :
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Posted: 23:22 - 30 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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Hi
Probably not that difficult. Suspect you would need to compress the spring so that it is not pressing on the top and bottom mounts. Hopefully one of those is located with a couple of collets, and with the spring pressure taken off that end they can be removed.
However getting hold of a correct spring might be more difficult. Might be worth just taking it to a suspension specialist.
All the best
Keith ____________________ Traxpics, track day and racing photographs - Bimota Forum - Bike performance / thrust graphs for choosing gearing |
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MarJay But it's British!
Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :
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Posted: 23:23 - 30 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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My dad used to say to me when I was a lad:
If it aint broke, don't fix it!
In order to remove the spring you will need to dismantle the damper assembly.
This means losing gas pressure in the shock afaik.
Basically its a job for a suspension specialist. Unless you are very brave and have all of the equipment to re charge gas pressure into a monoshock. ____________________ British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another. |
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G The Voice of Reason
Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :
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