Really? For some silly reason it looks like I have to remove the rear hugger to access the lower shock bolt. this in turn looks like it can only be done by removing the rear wheel. Am I missing something? What a pita. I don't mind twisting the wrenches but this being a new bike means I have to head back out the door and get a couple of tools. Living 15 miles from everything makes that a tedious process.
Wish I had thought to look at what I might need before I drove home with the Ohlins.. [bang]
http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/04-0202/Maintenance/04-0202.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/04-0202/Maintenance/04-0202.html)
Which Ohlins?
It is a two way adjustable Du737. It does not have a remote reservoir but as I am not trying to shave a second off my lap times I am hoping it will be adequate. Ohlins says they will be offering a remote three way adjustable upgrade this year. Send them the old shock and they will fit in the extras for not that much extra cash. Don't think I will need high speed compression adjustments though as I just carve up my local canyons at reasonable speeds.
I am going to try to install it today without pulling off the rear wheel. I am going to order that tool in the link today as well, saw it the other day and thought "Doh! shoulda ordered that and a chain adjuster right off".
This might help:
http://www.ohlins.com/Products/MountingInstructions/MI_DU737.pdf (http://www.ohlins.com/Products/MountingInstructions/MI_DU737.pdf)
Quote from: Skybarney on May 08, 2013, 10:13:50 AM
Really? For some silly reason it looks like I have to remove the rear hugger access the lower shock bolt. this in turn looks like it can only be done by removing the rear wheel. Am I missing something? What a pita. I don't mind twisting the wrenches but this being a new bike means I have to head back out the door and get a couple of tools. Living 15 miles from everything makes that a tedious process.
Wish I had thought to look at what I might need before I drove home with the Ohlins.. [bang]
I just did this entire install so here's the deal: You need to remove the rear hugger in order to get access to the lower shock mount (I just left mine off). The rear wheel has to come off in order to get the hugger off as there is a small screw on the inner swingarm. You'll need a SSS rear stand that supports from the sprocket side and a 46mm socket for the wheel side nut and a torque wrench good up to 130ft/lbs to put it all back on. Getting the wheel off is a trick by itself since it is torqued so high - have someone sit om the bike holding the rear brake while you loosen. I picked up this handy socket tool from Hdesa --> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=281105376890 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=281105376890) it has both 46mm and 41mm for the sprocket side. Once all this is removed you need to suspend the rear of the bike from rafters or an overhead ladder to completely remove the rear shock. Reverse removal for install.
Quote from: Stormtrooper on May 10, 2013, 12:09:58 PM
I just did this entire install so here's the deal: You need to remove the rear hugger in order to get access to the lower shock mount (I just left mine off). The rear wheel has to come off in order to get the hugger off as there is a small screw on the inner swingarm. You'll need a SSS rear stand that supports from the sprocket side and a 46mm socket for the wheel side nut and a torque wrench good up to 130ft/lbs to put it all back on. Getting the wheel off is a trick by itself since it is torqued so high - have someone sit om the bike holding the rear brake while you loosen. I picked up this handy socket tool from Hdesa --> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=281105376890 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=281105376890) it has both 46mm and 41mm for the sprocket side. Once all this is removed you need to suspend the rear of the bike from rafters or an overhead ladder to completely remove the rear shock. Reverse removal for install.
Hi Storm, There are always more ways to skin a cat...... This was my process.
1. Bike in rear stand.
2. Pulled bodywork and both tank bolts.
3. Pulled 15mm top nut of the shock to release the stock bracket.
4. Pulled the bottom Allen bolt. Without removing the hugger! I simply loosened the two easy to access Allens and left the one on the inside of the swing arm on. I bent the hugger out of the way without a residual mark on it (try that with a CF huggger).
5. Hung the bike off a rafter using the stock passenger peg brackets and dropped the rear stand out.
6. Shock was in my hand and the bike was reassembled in less than an hour ( :
7. test ride, Holy crap she is awesome!
Quote from: Skybarney on May 11, 2013, 12:54:24 PM
Hi Storm, There are always more ways to skin a cat...... This was my process.
1. Bike in rear stand.
2. Pulled bodywork and both tank bolts.
3. Pulled 15mm top nut of the shock to release the stock bracket.
4. Pulled the bottom Allen bolt. Without removing the hugger! I simply loosened the two easy to access Allens and left the one on the inside of the swing arm on. I bent the hugger out of the way without a residual mark on it (try that with a CF huggger).
5. Hung the bike off a rafter using the stock passenger peg brackets and dropped the rear stand out.
6. Shock was in my hand and the bike was reassembled in less than an hour ( :
7. test ride, Holy crap she is awesome!
Creative, I like it [thumbsup] We need a ride a ride report ASAP!
Gonna go hit Highway 26 tomorrow. I am freaking excited to ride. Wish I had it on last weeks 800+mile butt buster......