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TamSV · 26-03-21, 10:33 PM

IIRC to service the linkage you don’t need to take the exhaust off but to remove the swingarm you do.

When you’ve got the shock off you can move the swingarm up and down and make sure there’s no side-to-side play. Use that time to convince yourself it’s absolutely fine and that you don’t need to undo the front exhaust studs which must by now resemble twiglets.

You might think you can leave the front header and just split the pipe under the engine. You can’t. No-one can. And the rear header bolts only look OK cause it’s dark in there.....

Listen, the factory slathered those swingarm bearings with grease. Suzuki were known for their diligence on that front. It’s only been 20 years. It’ll be fiiiiiine. [emoji3]

Seriously though. Leave the exhaust alone if you can.

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26-03-21, 10:33 PM	#18
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,811	Re: Updated info for 02 curvy rear shock IIRC to service the linkage you don’t need to take the exhaust off but to remove the swingarm you do. When you’ve got the shock off you can move the swingarm up and down and make sure there’s no side-to-side play. Use that time to convince yourself it’s absolutely fine and that you don’t need to undo the front exhaust studs which must by now resemble twiglets. You might think you can leave the front header and just split the pipe under the engine. You can’t. No-one can. And the rear header bolts only look OK cause it’s dark in there..... Listen, the factory slathered those swingarm bearings with grease. Suzuki were known for their diligence on that front. It’s only been 20 years. It’ll be fiiiiiine. [emoji3] Seriously though. Leave the exhaust alone if you can. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk