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Offline shizzomynizzo

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Another Newb Question
« on: December 31, 2009, 03:24:59 PM »
How do I remove the shocks, I have not tried it yet, but I want to make sure I don't need any special tools.


Spring compressor?


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Re: Another Newb Question
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2009, 03:35:19 PM »
No special tools, just a wrench.  Once the rear wheel is off the ground there is no compression on the shocks.  You only need to compress the springs to disassemble the shocks. 

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Re: Another Newb Question
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2009, 03:47:55 PM »
No special tools, just a wrench.  Once the rear wheel is off the ground there is no compression on the shocks.  You only need to compress the springs to disassemble the shocks. 

Cool, that's what I was looking for.

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1974 CB550
1985 XLX Last of the IH
2001 Street Glide