White spring rear shock - fitting

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D-Rider · #16 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:37 am

Blackranger68 wrote:While we are on the subject of shock replacement Iv got an 2003 yellow sach shock and linkage to fit on my falco. Is this a straight swap over now that I have the appropriate linkage to go with it?

Yes - old shock and linkage out, new ones in - just a few bolts. Of course yoy need to support the bike from somewhere other than the swingarm.

Make sure the linkage bearings are in reasonable condition, clean and greased while they are out.

Aladinsaneuk · #17 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:06 pm

and do use a torque spanner

oh - and note which way round the bolts go in.... a simple enough affair but .... saves swearing.....

one other thing I would add to this discussion - a nice long plank under the back wheel, along with an assistant to lever it up makes the last bolt easier to get in....

Blackranger68 · #18 Post by **Blackranger68** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:43 am

are the linkage bearings needle roller bearings? If so i hate them for being fiddly to clean properly.

thanks for your help

Regards

Blackranger68

Falcopops · #19 Post by **Falcopops** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:31 am

Indeed they are, and there are bloody millions of them.

They are loose in the housing so work over a basin or something where you can find them if they drop.

The bearings are known as full compliment, basically the shaft is completely surrounded by needle rollers, good for high load low speed stuff. When trying to source alternatives most have discovered caged rollers that would fit, but these are not full compliment and are applicable for higher speeds and lower loads, so not compatible.

IIRC there are a couple of rows and it may appear that some needles are missng.

Good luck

back_marker · #20 Post by **back_marker** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:03 pm

Blackranger68 wrote:are the linkage bearings needle roller bearings? If so i hate them for being fiddly to clean properly.

thanks for your help

Regards

Blackranger68

Use an extentable magnetic pick-up thingy to remove them, stick them in a glass jar with some petrol and swill about.

Remove rollers onto a rag with said magnet thingy and dry. Pack race with grease and try to insert rollers - will be fiddly, they won't all want to fit, and you may well swear.

Simples

D-Rider · #21 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:05 pm

Is there any special technique you recommend for the swearing?

back_marker · #22 Post by **back_marker** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:53 pm

D-Rider wrote:Is there any special technique you recommend for the swearing?

It's a very personal thing - many people like to shout out loud, others prefer to mutter obscenities to the item in question. I prefer the latter myself.

#23 Post by **mangocrazy** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:09 pm

A sweary workshop is normally proof that stuff is being done. Not necessarily correctly or even well, but done nonetheless.