Rear Shock Removal

plivez · Post by **plivez** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:32 pm

Hi Guys,

I am in the process of removing the rear shock from my 1100s.

I have removed the bottom bolt without any problem.

I have removed the nut from the top, but the bolt is not keen to shift. Should it slide / push out or is it threaded?

ianc53 · Post by **ianc53** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:57 pm

From memory it 'should' just slide out! Definition of 'slide' covers a range of force and swearing.

Cheers

Ian

iandunn1100ss · Post by **iandunn1100ss** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:01 pm

just give it a tap with a thin bar and mallet its not thread just the nut end is.
ian

timbox2 · Post by **timbox2** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:21 pm

And put plenty of anti seize on when it goes back, commonish problem apparently with the top bolt shearing.

Me-109 · Post by **Me-109** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:48 am

And if it's not too late already - put the nut back on a few turns before giving it a clout. That stops the end threads getting mashed up. I find 1/2" extension bars good for this sort of thing instead of trying to get into the bolt with a hammer and you don't risk damaging screwdriver tips.

plivez · Post by **plivez** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:46 pm

Thanks, I will try to shift it this afternoon.