Changing my own fork springs and shock spring!

[aaronb]

God please tell me that spring compressor is installed just for the photo shot

seriously, that is a f'ing bomb.  and zip ties?  no sir. 

pick up one of these sets off of ebay, works well for ~$30, and it securely holds the spring. 

[DucHead]

God please tell me that spring compressor is installed just for the photo shot

Nope, works fine.  Each compressor has one "arm" over the spring on opposite sides at the top and both arms under the spring at the bottom.  When tightened, it can be dropped and not break free.

[DucHead]

seriously, that is a f'ing bomb.  and zip ties?  no sir. 

pick up one of these sets off of ebay, works well for ~$30, and it securely holds the spring. 

Are those the compressors with plastic hooks?  If so, I'd be worried about what happens once those hooks oxidize.

[aaronb]

steel hook w/ thin plastic cover.  i was very impressed with the quality of my set for the price. 

[DucHead]

steel hook w/ thin plastic cover.  i was very impressed with the quality of my set for the price. 

Steel under there?  Sounds pretty good to me...I might get a set.  Thanks for the extra info, I didn't see that on the eBay ad.