shakeysdad
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is it much of a job to change it? got a new one for the track bike but not had chanc to have a look yet
gen 1Are you on a Gen3?
- Alex
Its just an unbolt job then.gen 1
does it come out above swingarm or do you pull it through underneathIts just an unbolt job then.
But you'll need a way to support the bike whilst you take the shock out.
Abba stand or 1Jac chassis lift.
- Alex
cheersI believe its easier underneath.
- Alex
that sounds a lot of hassle to remove itI’ve found the easiest way to remove the rear shock is to place the bike on a suitable stand which takes the weight off the swingarm. Remove the seat and tank side fairing panels and then loosen the fuel tank and lift the rear about 100mm. Loosen the rear brake reservoir and the screw to the rear exhaust servo. Finally loosen the four bolts securing the subframe and then remove the lower two. This will allow you to raise the rear subframe and then it’s just a case of unbolting and removing the rear shock by lifting it straight out. I do this every time I remove my suspension to have it serviced and it should take no more that 30 minutes. If you had a DDC equipped S1000RR the only thing extra that you would need to do is disconnect the electrical plugs before removing the rear shock.