S2R 800 Changing rear shock, Any Pitfalls?

[CairnsDuc]

G'day all

I am looking at buying an Ohlins rear Shock to suit the bike, Now I have had a look at the exploded parts manual and it appears to be a straight forward swap, but looks can be deceiving!

I was wanting to know if anyone had struck any drama's or problems while changing the rear shock/spring combo or is there anything to keep an eye out for while doing the job.

Thanks.

[CairnsDuc]

Nothing? No problems then? 

[Munch]

My S4R was a piece of cake. Straight forward.

[DRKWNG]

The only potential pitfal that I can think of is that you will enjoy riding your monster MUCH more and spend a larger amount of time away from home, thus incurring the wrath of the SO and spend higher amounts of dosh on fuel. 

[CairnsDuc]

No worries, Thanks Guys, It looks straight forward, I'll just take my Time and Take lot's of Photo's as I go.

That way If I ball's it up, I have the Photo's to do a "How not to" Thread 

[Wanwo]

Not too hard a job. If you get stuck just ask. We're here to help. 

[Speeddog]

Tape your allen driver socket onto the extension for removing or installing the lower shock/pushrod bolt.
That way you avoid the possibility of it falling inside your swingarm.

Loosen the upper bolt before removing the lower bolt.

Dismount the breather, it'll make it a lot easier to remove the upper bolt.

Make sure the bike is securely supported.

[CairnsDuc]

No Worries, Thanks for the Advice Guys 

I've been looking around the bike and reading parts manuals so I can plan my method of attack.

I had this distinct Impression is was going to be a nightmare to do, but from looking closely and reading as much as I can before hand, I think it may be easier than I first thought.

The exploded Diagrams from Ducati's website have been very handy.

But feel free to throw in any thing else anyone has got stuck on or to make life Easier (Thanks Speeddog), always willing to learn

[Wanwo]

If you need a workshop manual just grab it off my site.

http://www.wanwo.zoomshare.com/1.shtml

[Speeddog]

Probably easiest to remove the right footpeg assembly to get to the lower bolt.

You can just barely get access by removing the guard, but the screws are small, and loctited.
You'll have to remove the master, and disengage the return spring on the pedal, as well.

[CairnsDuc]

Hey thanks for that Wanwo!! Been looking for a service Manual like that 

You have confirmed my thought Speeddog, I had a good look last night while planning everything out and I kinda figured some bits were going to have to come off to get to the lower bolt.

Hopefully my Front stand arrives this week so I can get this underway.

[uclabiker06]

You'll need a pair of needle nose pliers for to pull out the bottom bolt out after you unscrew it.  Also,  i didn't need to take the rear set off to get to the lower bolt just the two bolts for the rear brake cylinder.  Curious to know what shock you are replacing it with.  What color is it?  I just took my OEM yellow shock out and had it powder coated. 

[CairnsDuc]

Most likely an Ohlins, I was going to have the OEM rear shock resprung/Revalved/Serviced, but changed mymind cause I figure I'll replace it in a couple of months anyway.
I know the Ohlins shock body is Gold in color, not sure the Ohlins spring will be.

Call me a showoff, But I like the Ohlins colour on the Shock.

[Speeddog]

The OEM Ohlins springs are the same screaming yellow as the stock spring.

[uclabiker06]

The OEM Ohlins springs are the same screaming yellow as the stock spring.

I say BOO to that.  The only bike a yellow shock looks good with is a yellow bike.