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    Rear shock spring compressor tool...

    Over the years i have used a C clamp, vise, zip ties and even hose clamps to compress rear shock springs. No accidents ...yet.
    I read a bunch of threads on the subject and there is a lot of different methods.
    Has anyone tried this tool? Results?
    Thanks for any info, guys.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__MOTORCYCLE-TOOL-SHOCK-SPRING-COMPRESSOR_W0QQitemZ320266774305QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2863QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116
    2@ \'78 GS1000
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    Yep, thats the tool I use and it makes the job really easy.
    GS1000G

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      #3
      Originally posted by waltfen View Post
      Yep, thats the tool I use and it makes the job really easy.

      Oooo ooo ooo!!!! u have the EXACT same bike as me, how do i get the damn things apart!!!!!

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        #4
        I rented a spring clamp for car struts. A part store might even let you borrow one.
        1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
        1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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          #5
          S&W's spring compressor looks totally different than that one. I need one but to compress the springs I got with a new pair of S&Ws I bought. I don't think the one pictured would work though because it needs so much space between coils. Just my.02 worth.
          Willie in TN
          Common sense has become so uncommon that I consider it a super power.


          Present Stable includes:
          '74 GT750 Resto-mod I've owned since '79
          '83 GS1100E (The best E I've ever enjoyed, Joe Nardy's former bike)
          '82 GS1100G Resto project

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            #6
            I have those Pit Posse ones pictured, great tool. Worked really well on my GS1000 springs. You don't need to be at the top & bottom of the spring to get enough to release them from the shock. Gap between the coils wasn't an issue for me....
            1980 GS1000G - Sold
            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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              #7
              Thanks for the info, guys.
              Order to be placed today.
              2@ \'78 GS1000

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                #8
                Originally posted by skidMarkNZ View Post
                Oooo ooo ooo!!!! u have the EXACT same bike as me, how do i get the damn things apart!!!!!
                I haven't got the original shocks fitted, though they are in my garage. I have fitted Hagons and had the springs powder coated red to match the originals.
                The original ones would probably have to be dismantled by an engineering firm as they don't come apart easily.
                GS1000G

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post
                  Has anyone tried this tool? Results?
                  Thanks for any info, guys.

                  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...4506.m20.l1116

                  I have a brand new set of these compressers, never used, that I will sell to you for $30.00 plus shipping. PM me for details if your interested.

                  -Joe

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                    #10
                    pm sent, Joe.
                    2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by waltfen View Post
                      I haven't got the original shocks fitted, though they are in my garage. I have fitted Hagons and had the springs powder coated red to match the originals.
                      The original ones would probably have to be dismantled by an engineering firm as they don't come apart easily.

                      DOH!
                      Bollocks.

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