Replacing rear shocks

[hunter58]

I'll be replacing my rear shocks on the 80 GS1000G soon. The ones I bought from Uncle Mike. It seems pretty strait forward, unbolt the old ones put on the new ones, but I've not done this before.

Are there any suggestions or tips on making the job go smoothly and doing it correctly?

Thanks.

[flyingace]

Just don't forget that the shocks are holding the entire rear wheel assemlby in place. You want to have the rear tire supported (i.e. use a block of wood) so it doesn't fall when you remove the bolts.

[Jethro]

Got a centerstand on the bike? If you do this job is as easy as it gets. Do not strip the posts that mount the top of the shock with the cap nuts. I have gotten a few used bikes that people seem to have thought that you must torque the ever lovin' sheet out of them. Just snug them, maybe a little blue locktite.

[hunter58]

Got a centerstand on the bike? If you do this job is as easy as it gets. Do not strip the posts that mount the top of the shock with the cap nuts. I have gotten a few used bikes that people seem to have thought that you must torque the ever lovin' sheet out of them. Just snug them, maybe a little blue locktite.

Thanks for the tips ACE and Jethro.

Yes I have the center stand and I'll take your advise on the the nuts. I was hoping to get my bike back from the shop today but it's a no go. I'm bummed

[tconroy]

Thanks for the tips ACE and Jethro.

Yes I have the center stand and I'll take your advise on the the nuts. I was hoping to get my bike back from the shop today but it's a no go. I'm bummed

make sure you have the proper washers in the to space the hshock properly.Go to www.bikebandit .com and see how they are spaced because they are not the same on each side