Rust on the Bottom of Rear Shocks.

[RonW]

I noticed some rust on the bottom surface of the rear shocks, an area that nary gets regular attention to detail. It's not much rust at that, but still more than the photo shows. This was at 2am in the morning and I was using a flash on a chrome surface. The gist is that left unattended the rust could grow thicker.



Hooking up the strap to the hole for the lower shock bolt (right side) amounts to wasted motion. Still, I'll probably strap it up the same way next time. I guess the general idea was to leave clear access to the four drive line bolts. However, when you have to reinstall the right shock, you have to put down the shock and remove the straps, unlike if the straps were tied off to the swingarm.

[sandy]

Next time, wrap the strap around the swingarm housing just ahead of the 4 bolts. Then you have access to the shock mount and 4 bolts.

[RonW]

Next time, wrap the strap around the swingarm housing just ahead of the 4 bolts. Then you have access to the shock mount and 4 bolts.

In the words  of Johnny Carson...."I did not know that...."

Actually I'm a carpenter by trade and if you don't streamline your motions the odds are you won't make the cut when the general contractor has to reduce the work force. It's not a race or anything of that nature, but more to do with typical things as remembering which pocket your tape measure is in your tool pouch when you reach for it. Also, a thing I personally liked about the bona fide hardcore Harley clubs is that they reassemble their bikes with the fastest sequence and professional end results. None of that fumbling around or making a career of it.