How do I replace spring in rear shock

[wilcoy02]

I took the circlip, washer, oil seal, and another washer out of the rear shock that came OEM on the 83 gl1100 bike.

How do I get the spring out of the canister to replace with new springs?

 

[AApple]

The top part of the shock(canister) must come off. You will need some way to compress the shock/spring to do that. The springs in there are under pressure, so be careful! :beg:

Progressive Suspension Rear Spring Installation by AApple Page 1

• dan filipi
• Oct 27, 2012

 

[bronko37]

Is it really that much cheaper to replace the spring over just replacing the entire shock? Just sayin...

 

[ekvh]

Considerably cheaper.

 

[Denver]

New dampers, springs, & boots in stock cans, gives you the benefit of NEW SHOCKS at a serious savings, great upgrade.

 

[wilcoy02]

Great upgrade IF one can change them out. So far I have not learned the way to get the old springs out.

Can some one teach me?

 

[Denver]

Steve Saunders Goldwing Facts; Gambler shows a very detailed way to do this, :read: I used 2" flanges or next size up from what Gambler says, to make tool to disassemble, but everything else is how I did mine. :builder: You will probably have to register, to get full access, maybe make a few posts don't remember, but worth your time as far as i'm concerned. :yes: :thank_you: Used air to blow seals out.

 

[julimike54]

AApple » Today, 10:33 am[/url]":veu2hxiy]
The top part of the shock(canister) must come off. You will need some way to compress the shock/spring to do that. The springs in there are under pressure, so be careful! :beg:

Progressive Suspension Rear Spring Installation by AApple Page 1

• dan filipi
• Oct 27, 2012

read this post

 

[ekvh]

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2193

 

[bronko37]

bronko37 » Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:20 pm[/url]":3t7k4ryl]
Is it really that much cheaper to replace the spring over just replacing the entire shock? Just sayin...

Wow. I woulda never thought it would be that much cheaper. I'll have to look into that.

 

[AApple]

bronko37 » Tue Apr 07, 2015 1:20 pm[/url]":asvoqdwg]
Is it really that much cheaper to replace the spring over just replacing the entire shock? Just sayin...

Spring set + 2 seals = aboot $100, + your labor, and a few ounces of oil. Lots cheaper than new air shocks. :yes:

 

[Denver]

Dampers as well as springs are needed for the equal of new shocks, :good: tried just springs before & found this to be the case. :yes: Your choice to make just my opinion, & they're like rectums, everybody has one & they all stink. :thank_you:

 

[ekvh]

I am accruing parts for this. Unfortunately, I havent found a diagram showing the innards. By dampers, do you mean bumper stops?

 

[AApple]

"Dampeners" are the actual shocks. The springs hold the weight of the vehicle, the dampeners keep it from flopin up & down uncontrollably.
Bump stops are meant to keep the dampener from completely bottoming out solid on itself. :mrgreen:

 

[ekvh]

I don't believe dampers are available any longer.

 

[Denver]

Progressive still makes all parts I mentioned to make shocks BETTER than they ever were!!!

 

[revykevy]

I used air to blow mine apart. Just hooked air pump to valve and pumped air until they came apart. I placed them under a towel in a bucket on an angle so that parts and atf wouldn't go every where.

also there are a couple of tech tips in the tech area

gallery/album.php?album_id=1790

 

[wilcoy02]

I have that part done. I need to get the springs out to replace.

 

[Denver]

You're going have to make, or get, a tool to compress the springs. :read:

 

[BigBro]

I remeber seeing cartridges (dampers) somewhere as i recall they were around 100 for the pair. At that point you would have a fully upgraded pair of shocks but you are also getting close to new progressives when you add your labor value in there.

However i do understand the air lines run a different route and could be a functional issue if not careful....

Ymmv.