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bigviper57
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« on: May 05, 2012, 05:13:07 PM » |
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hi, i bought 4 new shock bushings for my valkyrie rear shocks im going to install myself.. as anyone replaced them and if so how much trouble if any are they to do.. any reccommendations to installing them.
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emrik
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Canuck
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2012, 05:21:16 PM » |
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A very simple process actually once you pull the shocks. The old ones will most likely be split and come out easily. A little armourall to slide the new ones in and re install the shocks. Make sure you torque the shocks back properly, especially on the pumpkin.
Did you buy OEM, aftermarket ones or for the VTX?
And Welcome to the forum! You can learn a lot about your bike here.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2012, 05:22:26 PM » |
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Very easy, jack the bike up take the shocks off replace bushings and reassemble. Did mine myself the week after i got the bike and it went really well. Just dont tighten the top bolt on the shock too tight. I broke mine off and had one hell of a time getting them out.
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salty1
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2012, 05:28:58 PM » |
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When you go to install the new bushings use a hand quick clamp and gentle squeeze the new one into place.
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2012, 11:47:37 PM » |
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I use my padded vice jaws and press them in place. A little lube also helps.
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mario
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2012, 05:35:36 AM » |
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electrical contact cleaner. they slide right on.
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bigviper57
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2012, 08:43:31 AM » |
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well thanks for the info... i heard it would be easier to do one shock at a time....  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2012, 02:03:39 PM » |
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You want to move rubber or plastic against metal? Spray it with regular rubbing alcohol, it makes it slick as greased owl xxxx, will evaporate quickly and leave no residue. Most households have some which means you won't have to go buy something different. This also works to remove the old ones as well, just don't scrimp on the alky. Works great.
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2012, 01:18:30 PM » |
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I personally like to use plumber's silcone grease. It is available in little 1 oz. containers for about a $1 at Ace Hardware. The lasts little container I had lasted about 20 years.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2012, 01:28:04 PM » |
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I think it helps to jack the bike up until the shocks are "neutral"... not in compression,
not in tension.
-Mike
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2012, 03:48:01 AM » |
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I personally like to use plumber's silcone grease. It is available in little 1 oz. containers for about a $1 at Ace Hardware. The lasts little container I had lasted about 20 years.
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