Rear dual shocks

My CB72 rear shocks need stripping for paint and chrome. Where do I
start and do I need any special tools?

 

You need a shock spring compressor. The spring is held in place by split
collets, exactly like valve springs, and so you need the tool that
safely compresses the spring on the shock body so you can hoick out the
collets and then gently release the spring.

They can be bought.

 

*confused*

The spring is internal and I can't see anyway of starting to get the
externals apart to get at it. Do I have to somehow compress the outer
cover - it looks a bit weak to start winding spring compressor gear on
it.

 

Ah yes, elcosed rear shocks. I think the same applies, but best ask a
suspension expert. If the units are sealed for life, you're fucked.

 

I think this might be a "pay a man" job.

 

Yes.

 

No problem Brother Sweller.

Although they've not replied to my mail yet, I'll ring them later in the
week.

 

Where are you getting the tool from?

oh, and the email address in my headers has died.

 

JC Whitney in the US, can't find anybody in the UK that sells one, if
you know better let me know.

 

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I know a man who could make one.

 

Sounds like a plan, this is what it needs to look like:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/PROGRESSIVE-SUSPENSION-SHOCK-SPRING-COMPRESSORS/
GP_2017029_N_111+10211+600014338_10111.jcw

How much guvnor?

 

http://www.lightning-spares.co.uk/prod04.htm

or build something like this:

http://www.steves-workshop.co.uk/vehicles/hondas90/shocktool/shocktool.htm

 

Ta

I'll give Lightning a ring on Monday, pity they don't do online ordering
though.

I found a few home made tools that look similar to that, but to save the
hassle I'd rather spend around 30 quid.

 

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I did post his website and/or e-mail here a while back. I'll find it
again. He makes special parts - mainly for motorcycles - full-time.
Ralph - er - er - I used to work for him, but can I remember his
surname?

I expect his card is on my desk, but so's a mountain of other stuff...

 

*nudge*

 

Huh! You think *THAT'S* enough time to search my desk?

His name's Ralph Allen.

I went looksee, and his wibble is www.motalia.co.uk/, and an e-mail
address is sales at motalia dot com

I tried his old Demon address and it didn't work.