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    Rear shock bush 79 gs750

    I am reassembling a 1979 suzuki gs750. I just had the frame powder coated(but there is not paint in the hole) and now Im having trouble fitting the bush for the rear shocks back into the swing arm. I literally am pounding the crap out of these things at this point, and I still can not get them to fit back in. Is there a special tool to get these back in or something?

    #2
    You'll want to take a wire brush (dremel or drill) to clean off the powder coat from the stud; it takes up just enough that the shock won't slide on otherwise.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #3
      Thanks for replying. Its not that the shock wont fit on, its that I cant get either of the flexible bush's back into the holes on the swing arm. It's like all of a sudden the holes are to tight... Any ideas?

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        #4
        Originally posted by rbaldenegro View Post
        Thanks for replying. Its not that the shock wont fit on, its that I cant get either of the flexible bush's back into the holes on the swing arm. It's like all of a sudden the holes are to tight... Any ideas?
        Stick the rubber bushings in your freezer for a couple days. That will make them shrink up a bit. Find someone that has one of those home hydraulic presses and slowly press them in. Might apply a thin coat of lube as well. It worked for me. Though make sure there is no powder coating in the holes.
        sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
        1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
        2015 CAN AM RTS


        Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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          #5
          Great advice bud. Ill throw them in tonight. Thanks

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            #6
            And if they powdercoated the insides of the swingarm you'll want to get it out of there before putting the bushings in.
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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              #7
              You mean to say that after powder coating the frame, it is troubling you. I think you should clean out the powder and then try to adjust it. It will started working.

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