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Title: How To: Replace the Rear Spring (video) Post by: Michael on November 28, 2009, 05:36:17 AM For an older model Monster ....
How to Replace Rear Spring on a Ducati M900 Motorcycle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrgYos29ZXs#normal) Tools needed: - Socket wrench - Set of hex/allen attachments (for socket wrench) - Extensions (for socket wrench) - Set of wrenches (metric) - Screw driver - Large channel lock pliers - A way to lift and support the motorcycle Sizes mentioned: - 4mm hex bolt - 6mm hex bolt - 8mm hex bolt - 10mm nut - 13mm nut - 17mm nut Tips - Have an empty gas tank (and don't ever leave it up unsupported) - Clean and lubricate the bolts with axle grease before putting them back in - Have a friend help you - Don't cut corners with safety Original Spring: 8.2 kg New Spring: 11.6 kg (However, you probably won't need a spring that heavy) New spring purchased from www.racetech.com (http://www.racetech.com/) I had a good experience buying from Race Tech. I made my order over the phone and they were great to talk to and answered all of my questions. [thumbsup] Title: Re: How To: Replace the Rear Spring (video) Post by: He Man on November 28, 2009, 01:04:14 PM Nice! [thumbsup]
Just want to point out that the first spring originally on your bike is a progressive spring, and the new spring is a linear spring. Dont just put the same amount of preload you put on your progressive as your linear. Other then that, i didnt know that your spring came off so easily. My spring needs to be compressed before the collar can be removed. Love the video though! Title: Re: How To: Replace the Rear Spring (video) Post by: Slide Panda on November 03, 2010, 07:47:47 AM Nicely done. I've got to pull my shock for service this winter. Nice to know it's such a simple job, as long as you brace up the bike.
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