Changing rear shock.... How easy/hard - SV650.org

22-05-06, 12:02 PM

Bearing in mind my numptyness at mechanical matters should I attempt this myself...

Anyone done it recently, common issues ? I have an abba stand, so I presume I just get the wheel out the way and loosen nuts/bolts and just swapover... ? Its an identical shock

22-05-06, 12:04 PM

Never done it mainly because you have to have the back end unloaded so you will need an abba stand or some way of suspending the bike.

I dont have either.

northwind · 22-05-06, 12:34 PM

It's pretty easy. Fiddly in places just because of access, and the linkage bolts will be hard to shift if they've been untouched from birth. You don't need to remove the wheel either, though it does make things simpler (I don't). If you've got a full system fitted, you'll maybe have issues with the headers being in the way.

You'll want to check and grease the linkage bearings... TBH, there's a good chance they'll be a bit ****ed. It's a killer combination of out of sight and mind, but exposed. But at the very least, get in there with some new grease.

fizzwheel · 22-05-06, 01:22 PM

I've got a new one on the way to. Ian we can be mechanical numptee's together.

22-05-06, 01:58 PM

I agree with Northwind. Pretty easy with an Abba stand. The linkage bolts will be the problem ,firstly by being probably seized, and by the difficulty to get on them. Be a perfect opportunity to grease everything as well.

22-05-06, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I've got a new one on the way to. Ian we can be mechanical numptee's together.

Fancy a threesome?
Should be getting my Ohlins this week, and I already have an ABBA stand........

Ian - what ya got?

mattSV · 22-05-06, 04:56 PM

Fizz - I have got an abba stand if you need one mate

fizzwheel · 22-05-06, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mattSV

Fizz - I have got an abba stand if you need one mate

Nah its OK ta. My dad has a bike lift in his garage that he uses when hes working on his old British stuff. I'm going to take the SV round to his house and use that. Cheers for the offer though

22-05-06, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

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Originally Posted by mattSV

Fizz - I have got an abba stand if you need one mate

Nah its OK ta. My dad has a bike lift in his garage that he uses when hes working on his old British stuff. I'm going to take the SV round to his house and use that. Cheers for the offer though

Just out of curiosity, what old brit stuff has he got?

fizzwheel · 22-05-06, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddy2000

Just out of curiosity, what old brit stuff has he got?

He's got 3 at the moment

1930 BSA 250 single
1930 ( I think ) BSA 350 Single "Sloper"
1948 Matchless G50 or G80 500cc single

22-05-06, 12:02 PM	#1
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	Changing rear shock.... How easy/hard Bearing in mind my numptyness at mechanical matters should I attempt this myself... Anyone done it recently, common issues ? I have an abba stand, so I presume I just get the wheel out the way and loosen nuts/bolts and just swapover... ? Its an identical shock

22-05-06, 12:34 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	It's pretty easy. Fiddly in places just because of access, and the linkage bolts will be hard to shift if they've been untouched from birth. You don't need to remove the wheel either, though it does make things simpler (I don't). If you've got a full system fitted, you'll maybe have issues with the headers being in the way. You'll want to check and grease the linkage bearings... TBH, there's a good chance they'll be a bit ****ed. It's a killer combination of out of sight and mind, but exposed. But at the very least, get in there with some new grease. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

22-05-06, 01:22 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I've got a new one on the way to. Ian we can be mechanical numptee's together. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

22-05-06, 04:56 PM	#7
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Fizz - I have got an abba stand if you need one mate __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

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22-05-06, 12:04 PM	#2
Diveboy Guest Posts: n/a	Never done it mainly because you have to have the back end unloaded so you will need an abba stand or some way of suspending the bike. I dont have either.

22-05-06, 01:58 PM	#5
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with Northwind. Pretty easy with an Abba stand. The linkage bolts will be the problem ,firstly by being probably seized, and by the difficulty to get on them. Be a perfect opportunity to grease everything as well.