Topic: cb750 Rear shocks for dummies?

[Rinchnut]

So this is humbling lol.
Has any shock savvy dudes here posted a nice how-to for servicing rear suspension??

Two specific questions :

1. How do I adjust the preload knotches at the bottom?
2. Can I shorten to 1" or remove the spring cover??
Id like to remove it.

[edwardmorris]

Have you looked in the Tips and Tricks section?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=112903.0

[Johnie]

1.) There is a spanner tool in your tool kit to adjust the load.
2.) You can shorten the shock with a add on aftermarket part.
3.) You can remove the spring cover, but takes either a spring compression tool or I do it with 2 people. You need to compress it and remove the 2 inserts on the top of that spring cover.
Good luck with your project.

[Rinchnut]

Awesome thanks.
my bike did not Come with a tool kit. Do i just turn the knotch preload adjuster with something?

[Johnie]

Yes, something with a hook on it works good.

[Rinchnut]

Ok. So no one really answered my spring cover question... can I remove, or shorten thenspring ccer can?? I would enjoy seeing more spring action.

[70CB750]

From what I remember, you should be able to at least shorten the spring cover.  The top of the cover holds the two retainer halves in place, you need that.

[ekpent]

I have ran them without the cover on a pre 1976 750 so yes they can be removed. You can also use a pair of channel locks and a piece of scrap rubber inner tube or such to prevent gouging to turn the bottom adjustment.

[Rinchnut]

Awesome. Anyone need a 21" upswept Mac can?