shock disassembly

I'd like to know if anyone has tried to disassemble stock rear shocks. The one's on my 80 ltd 440 are fine except for the springs which have become rusty.( if this is possible, it may be the excuse i've been looking for to get that DIY powder coating setup).... any and all replies are appreciated........... Thanks... Chris

got picture?

got two. thanks

lets try this again

well.. seems I may need some skooling the pic uploading department

oleskool wrote:

well.. seems I may need some skooling the pic uploading department

Here's one way (maybe not the best) to get started, until far better guidance arrives.

When typing the message to be posted, there's a "Browse" button below the large box you are typing in.

Left click on the "Browse" button.

This should bring up a window from your computer files wherein you can navigate to the picture you wish to post.

Click on the picture.

A description of the image file should then appear inside the box immediately to the left of the Browse button.

Then click on the "img" in brackets button located to right side of "Browse" button.

The picture itself does not appear in the box where you are typing.

Only "img" in brackets appears inside the typing box.

Then finish typing and left click on the "submit" button as usual.

Don't know how or even if it's possible to place more than one picture using this method, but suspect not.
Clicking another different image gives another "img" in brackets inside the message typing box, but it will just be a repeat of the first picture.

At least that's my admittedly clumsy experience.

Guessing multiple pics in same posting come from a separate photo-sharing program.

If the picture from your computer is too large, an error message will appear. And the picture in your file needs to be reduced in size before being allowed in the posting.

Go ahead and give it a try.

please delete dbl post

Post edited by: Patton, at: 2007/03/31 18:27

thanks patton!

One more try with resized photo. hope this works

oleskool wrote:

I'd like to know if anyone has tried to disassemble stock rear shocks. The one's on my 80 ltd 440 are fine except for the springs which have become rusty.( if this is possible, it may be the excuse i've been looking for to get that DIY powder coating setup).... any and all replies are appreciated........... Thanks... Chris

Here's my way (actually works pretty well) --

Set to minimum preload.
Arrange for bike to remain standing upright without shocks.
Remove shocks from bike.
Clamp upright in vise at bottom mounting hole.
Grip at top and compress spring using your best grip, weight and muscle power. Best to wear leather gloves.
Should barely allow enough clearance to remove keepers at top. Best to have an assistant remove the keepers as both your hands are needed to maintain compression.
Would sand blast or bead blast springs before painting or powder coating.
Use same method to reassemble.


Post edited by: Patton, at: 2007/03/31 20:50

Here's the method I used.

Remove shock. Set to minimum pre-load. Take a large U-bold and thread ith through the upper mount hold. With the U-bolt nuts threaded all the way to the top, put the u-bolt bar on and press it against the spring so that it catches the spring. Then carefully unscrew the bolts, one at a time. This will pull the spring down. Keep going until you have enough clearance to remove the keeper collar.

Be careful though. If it slips off, you can injure yourself.