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Offline Holubs

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Taking apart the rear shocks on a '76 750F
« on: August 19, 2009, 07:13:53 pm »
Getting toward the back end of my F1 motorcycle and rebuild.  Took the swingarm and wheel off to clean everything and install new seals/bearings.  Rebuilt the rear brake while I was there.

My question is now that I have the shocks off, how can I tell if they are still good?  I don't see how the spring gets removed so I can both clean the shock/spring parts and see if the shock still has resistance.  I couldn't find anything in a search of the FAQ showing disassembly and reassembly.

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Holubs
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Offline Johnny5

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Re: Taking apart the rear shocks on a '76 750F
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2009, 08:01:19 pm »
You'll need to fab or get a spring compressor to remove the keeper. Then the spring will come apart.

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