F3 shock R&R

[Nyparrothead]

Hi all,

my new Elka rear shock has arrived and I want to swap it out asap. Can anyone spread any light on removing the old one? Is it fairly straightforward? Torque values?

what is the best way to support the frame while removing the shock?


mark

 

[Chupaca]

Don't know..!!

What do you have to work with..?? An atv/motorcycle lift is best. As for torque spec's you need to check the shop manual which would also give you the whole proceedure. Replacing it is simple enough top bolt and bottom bolt raise and lower rear wheel to line up the bolt holes. If no specs available I suggest tight...:roflblack: think it is around 45 lbs...:dontknow:

 

[Nyparrothead]

I have not looked at it yet but does anyone know how you access the top bolt?

mark

 

[llyrad]

BAM

You may want to send a message to user BAM as he just finished doing a swap just recently and is a very helpful guy!

 

[ElmoLucy]

Hi all,

my new Elka rear shock has arrived and I want to swap it out asap. Can anyone spread any light on removing the old one? Is it fairly straightforward? Torque values?

what is the best way to support the frame while removing the shock?


mark

The F3 Repair and Maintenance manual says 35 ft-lbs + or - 4 ft lbs. Honest, I looked it up.

 

[Stingray69]

The F3 Repair and Maintenance manual says 35 ft-lbs + or - 4 ft lbs. Honest, I looked it up.

Can you take a picture of your new elka shock. Which stage are you gonna use?

 

[Nyparrothead]

I am not home yet for a pic but it is a stage 2..

Mark

 

[capt.jim]

I just put the FOX shock on mine.
You need to remove the rear splash panel to get to the top bolt, there are 2 more torx screws under the rear seat to remove the panel.