LIFTING THE R3 - fitting new rear shocks

[Navigator]

All good points....must admit that I would rather use a bit of muscle to lift the rear end less than an inch to fit the shocks than trust the thing teetering on any jack........

However, I'm not keen on lining the pockets of the dealer either.

Man or mouse.....haven't decided yet!!

Pete, you absolutely can do it yourself. This is not a difficult process. As I said, as did the Bishop, it just makes it a bit easier sometimes by taking the pressure off the shocks. N1 did his without a lift. I found that my Progressive 440HDs did not quite align with a stock shock on the other side and chose not to muscle it into place. This, I lifted it just a bit I got a perfect alignment and it slid right one.

The Rocket suspension will not collapse or anything like that when you remove the a shock.

 

[Pete Dixon]

Mike

I will be fitting them myself........

TVM for all the advice gents; always nice to have the safety net around of those that have seen it, done it, and ripped the T-shirt.....

Cheers

 

[TriumPhil]

I'm thinking that the 1/2" difference between the OEM shock and my Progressives will require a slight alleviation of pressure off of the rear tire. Having just a red Sears motorcycle jack at hand, I am at a loss for how to achieve this lift safely. With my two VTXes, I had no hesitation to remove and replace the stockers with their replacements, Any advice, for I, too, prefer to do for myself and to leave the really challenging stuff to the better equipped or mechanically proficient?!

 

[Pete Dixon]

Phil

Standard length is also 12.5 inch......no different from your 440HDs...

 

[TriumPhil]

Ooops, my memory failure is showing,again (I think that's called Early Cognitive Disorder)! :lol: Thanks, Pete.


The Progressives are 12", so now what is recommended?

 

[NativeOne]

Shorter than stock. Remove one shock at a time, don't use a jack, place them on the bottom first, then if necessary, have someone sit their fatass on the seat and it will lower it enough to place on upper piece! :lol: In this case, never, and I repeat, never, have your significant other sit on the seat, have a friend sit on the seat! :shock: And NO, I did not say your significant other, well hell I'm shutting the hell up before I get myself in trouble!

Native One

 

[TriumPhil]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks for the sound advice, and tricks of the trade N1, idk and Pete. I retract my earlier pussiness ( :?: ) and resolve to get 'er done on my own, or, uhh, with a little help from my non-spousal friend!

 

[Pete Dixon]

Chaps

For shocks that have only done 1000 miles on the bike, mine are 'stuck' on. After trying a gentle tap with a rubber mallet with no success, anyone got any tips on how to loosen them without risking paintwork damage?

Thanks

 

[Pete Dixon]

And fitted......

Amount the bike sagged after removing each shock took me a bit by surprise....and caused a bit of a struggle to replace each one.

Cheers for the encouragement.

Pete

 

[Joker]

Glad you're happy with them mate. It's nice to see them going to a good home. :wink: :lol: :lol: