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Gambler
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:24 am | 21st Post |
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screw down the topmount and then tighten the locknut against the mount.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:27 am | 22nd Post |
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then loosen the nuts to uncompress the springs, as soon as the topmount gets close to the body of the shock push it down and rotate it to engage the 2 keyed flats, once you seat it and engage the flats you will only be able to rotate it slightly. then loosen the nuts to release tension on the springs. wa-laa (as the french would say).
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:30 am | 23rd Post |
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next, install the 8mm by 1.00 thread pitch bolt in the air line hole and turn the shock upside down. remove the gray plastic guide ring and (you can grab it with pliers), fill with 10.5 ounces of atf.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:34 am | 24th Post |
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next install the guide ring, then tape the bottom of the shock near the lower eye where the crimp is to prevent damage to the seal. then grease the inside of the seal and wet the outside with atf and push in into place. next install the steel seal seat and tap it down, then the circlip.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:36 am | 25th Post |
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tapping the steel seal seat down to get room for to seat the circlip, wrap the damper shaft to protect it.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:38 am | 26th Post |
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seal going on with the plastic guide.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:39 am | 27th Post |
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I also changed the eye bushings. I used soap to slide them in. and a hammer handle to seat the lower eye sleeves
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:40 am | 28th Post |
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hey presto
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 09:40 am | 29th Post |
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thats it, any questions, post up and let me know. goodnight.
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Posted: Mon Jul 31st, 2006 12:25 pm | 30th Post |
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WOW! Excellent post! Way to go Gambler.
~teacher~~~
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Posted: Tue Aug 1st, 2006 02:10 am | 31st Post |
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| That is a good post,proud to see you are willing to show the way.Litfuse
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Posted: Tue Aug 1st, 2006 03:56 am | 32nd Post |
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Excellent post. Just one question. How many hands do you have?
I see pictures with 2 hands,  .
Great Job Congratulations!
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Posted: Tue Aug 1st, 2006 04:04 am | 33rd Post |
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Gambler... You missed your calling...
Superb job.. Excellent pix..
Thanks.. Renegade
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Posted: Tue Aug 1st, 2006 06:05 am | 34th Post |
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Thanks guys. Some pics were taken by she who tickles my fancy. Oh and there is a new addition to the household. Charlotte.... this was taken right after her operation.(fixed)
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Posted: Wed Aug 2nd, 2006 07:24 am | 35th Post |
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also, I got all the parts from Bike Bandit. they had to back order the rear shock springs, but they got them to me in about 8 days. I think progressive may be selling off new old stock and they may not make them anymore. I tried to buy the tool but they don't make that anymore either hence the homebuilt tool. the seals and bushings from bikebandit were original honda fwiw.
after riding for 2 days, I like the firmer ride, better control, less wallowing in sweepers. I haven't put any air in the front or rear and have not bottomed. also, the ride height is actually a little lower than stock springs with air. maybe a 1/2 inch. I recommend them, control is everything.
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Posted: Wed Aug 2nd, 2006 08:04 am | 36th Post |
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| Its so great to see someone using thier noggin and inprovising. Well done! Now on the next installment,,,,,, show us how ya fixed the cat. I know in the old days folks would stuff a tomcat headfirst into an old cowboy boot and "snip-em" just like a steer or hog, but with a tom, it's best to runaway quickly.
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Posted: Wed Aug 2nd, 2006 12:15 pm | 37th Post |
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Gambler, Thanks, that is a great job, like they say a picture is worth a thousand words.
 
Dean
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Posted: Mon Aug 21st, 2006 06:18 am | 38th Post |
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an update. I took the gf for a ride up to the mom's house and it felt like the bike was off a little. so I added 35 psi to the rear shocks and that made a major difference to the ride quality. one up and no air it was firm(maybe a little too firm), now two up it was harsh, but with the addition of air it was much more supple. soft, but with control and no wallowing. I hope that helps if anybody was thinking about doing the same thing.
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Posted: Sun Jan 7th, 2007 12:56 am | 39th Post |
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Very nice! I received an extra pair of these shocks and am not sure how much oil is in them. Is it possible to empty out the old oil that is in these through the air line hole then just refill with 10.5 ozs. the same way, through the air line hole?
Mike
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Gambler
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Posted: Sun Jan 7th, 2007 01:41 am | 40th Post |
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Theron wrote: Very nice! I received an extra pair of these shocks and am not sure how much oil is in them. Is it possible to empty out the old oil that is in these through the air line hole then just refill with 10.5 ozs. the same way, through the air line hole?
Mike
I believe some guys on the forum have done just that. might take a little time.
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