Rear Spring , Help !

[MotoChris521]

I finally recieved my front and rear springs (back ordered) and tore the rear end apart last night.Today i took the shock to work (where all my GOOD tools are) and shoot, i just can't figure out how to remove the spring seat.

I don't have a manual,yet.Is there some super secert way of removing the lower shaft clevis or am i missing something obvious.

Thanks in advance for any input.

[sean400SM]

Sorry i can't help with that but i am looking to also get new springs for my 05 drz 400 sm, where did you get them from, did you call there tech line

[Neil Claydon]

I finally recieved my front and rear springs (back ordered) and tore the rear end apart last night.Today i took the shock to work (where all my GOOD tools are) and shoot, i just can't figure out how to remove the spring seat.

I don't have a manual,yet.Is there some super secert way of removing the lower shaft clevis or am i missing something obvious.

Thanks in advance for any input.

If it is a later model, with rebound damping adjustment (on the lower shock mounting), you only need to slacken the pre-load right off, and lift the split lower ring off. If it is an early model without the rebound adjustment, hold the lower mount (or fork) in a vice and undo the 22 mm lock nut, and it all unscrews.

Neil.

[10guy]

Don't remove the clevis or you will be hating yourself

Use a hammer and wap to move the spring seat. There is a circlip in between it and the bottom of the shock body.

[rockchucker22]

I finally recieved my front and rear springs (back ordered) and tore the rear end apart last night.Today i took the shock to work (where all my GOOD tools are) and shoot, i just can't figure out how to remove the spring seat.

I don't have a manual,yet.Is there some super secert way of removing the lower shaft clevis or am i missing something obvious.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Easy now Chris removal of the clevis is a big no no I've read a few post of people and thier horror stories with the clevis.

[springmaker]

Sean, there should be no problem getting new springs of whatever rate you desire or need. The suspension on your bike is Showa. Anyone who sells springs can get them for you. Shock Doc is in Florida and very competent.

Kerry

[sean400SM]

Thank you springmaker, i will look him up and get them ordered

[Erik Marquez]

Both shocks have a removable bottom seat.

From another thread, about 6 months ago..

NO NO NO,, STOP.. Nothing to bleed, nor do you take off the shock rod clevis...

Loosen the preload lock ring and adjuster. The bottom mount for the spring is two pieces and a snap ring. The outer ring of the lower mount comes up, you will then see a thin wire snap ring, remove it and the outer ring will now come off, as well as the spring.

EDIT: Very often the two part lower mount looks and feels to be one piece, as the aluminum parts are tight fitting and just a little dirt and bit of corrosion can make them feel as one.. Soak it in penetrating fluid,, smack with a dead blow hammer.. it will come apart.

[MotoChris521]

You guys are the BEST ! Thank God for Thumper Talk !

Thanks x a gazillion !!!

rock chuck , when are we hookin' up ?

[MotoChris521]

Eureka ! I found it ! Doh! Thanks again. who needs a manual when you have TT to back you up !!!

[rockchucker22]

You guys are the BEST ! Thank God for Thumper Talk !

Thanks x a gazillion !!!

rock chuck , when are we hookin' up ?

In a couple of weeks this is the big weekend tomorrow is my last night in Oak View, Now I will be wearing out my drz with daily rides from my new home