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Replacing rear shocks. Tips and advice.
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Replacing rear shocks. Tips and advice.
Good evening learned ones. I have just received my new Hagon shocks and would like to fit them tomorrow. Any tips or advice in carrying out this mission. TIA.
- warren3200gt
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Re: Replacing rear shocks. Tips and advice.
Yep, bring em down here if you want and learn to juggle exhausts.
PUM 488 June 2023
76 Z900A4, 77 Z650B1, 77 KZ650B1, 77 Z1000A1, 82 Z1000J2, ZRX1100R.
76 Z900A4, 77 Z650B1, 77 KZ650B1, 77 Z1000A1, 82 Z1000J2, ZRX1100R.
Re: Replacing rear shocks. Tips and advice.
I've still got to fit my new Hagons on my A4 - I was advised it is possible, albeit fiddly (but so is loosening and/or removing the exhausts), to remove the shocks from the top mounts (they will flex on the rubbers) and jack up the rear wheel with a plank and wood block so the lower bolts line up with the space between the exhausts. Worth a try.
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
- chrispyduck
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Re: Replacing rear shocks. Tips and advice.
Andrew_s wrote:I've still got to fit my new Hagons on my A4 - I was advised it is possible, albeit fiddly (but so is loosening and/or removing the exhausts), to remove the shocks from the top mounts (they will flex on the rubbers) and jack up the rear wheel with a plank and wood block so the lower bolts line up with the space between the exhausts. Worth a try.
That's my plan of action too once I've rid myself of the dreaded C virus
My Hagon Classics turned up a couple of weeks ago........had to return them; they had not fitted the shiny stainless shrouds. Should arrive back today
Fat girls are like M****s, they are fun to ride, you just don`t want your mates to see you.
Re: Replacing rear shocks. Tips and advice.
chrispyduck wrote:Andrew_s wrote:I've still got to fit my new Hagons on my A4 - I was advised it is possible, albeit fiddly (but so is loosening and/or removing the exhausts), to remove the shocks from the top mounts (they will flex on the rubbers) and jack up the rear wheel with a plank and wood block so the lower bolts line up with the space between the exhausts. Worth a try.
That's my plan of action too once I've rid myself of the dreaded C virus
My Hagon Classics turned up a couple of weeks ago........had to return them; they had not fitted the shiny stainless shrouds. Should arrive back today
I had intended to fit them last weekend but got tied up with other things. This weekend is busy too, especially if I go to the Ace for Kawasaki Day on Sunday so maybe a job for during the week; retirement was supposed to free up time.....
I'll let you know how it eventually goes.
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
- warren3200gt
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Re: Replacing rear shocks. Tips and advice.
Did Ray's (Rpp999) with him this morning. Bit fiddly but poss by bike on centre stand, undoing rear exhaust mounts, removing top shock mount, rachet strap the rear wheel with strap over the seat, flex exhausts out a tad, remove bottom shock mount.
PUM 488 June 2023
76 Z900A4, 77 Z650B1, 77 KZ650B1, 77 Z1000A1, 82 Z1000J2, ZRX1100R.
76 Z900A4, 77 Z650B1, 77 KZ650B1, 77 Z1000A1, 82 Z1000J2, ZRX1100R.
- chrispyduck
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- Joined: 13th Jan 2007
- Location: Shrewsbury
Re: Replacing rear shocks. Tips and advice.
Just changed mine from pattern to Hagons on the centre stand. Bit of a fiddle but achievable without loosening the exhausts.
Fat girls are like M****s, they are fun to ride, you just don`t want your mates to see you.
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