Shock Cap Removal?
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27 Nov 2011 20:07 - 27 Nov 2011 21:38 #490414
by 750steve
07 ZX6R Race Bike
1977 Z750 B2 Twin
1976 Z650 B1
Shock Cap Removal? was created by 750steve
Has anyone attempted to remove the silver cap at the top of some shocks? More to the point are you able to & is it safe? The piece surrounded by the yellow line.
07 ZX6R Race Bike
1977 Z750 B2 Twin
1976 Z650 B1
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28 Nov 2011 12:26 #490514
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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Often times the top eye casting is roll pinned to the shaft. To get the cap off, you will want to compress the spring (a spring compressor is mighty handy for this) and then drive the pin out and pull off the cap. Be very careful, as that spring could leave a nasty mark if it comes loose while you are doing this. Put the casting back on the shaft, reinstall the pin and carefully loosen the spring compressor.
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28 Nov 2011 12:36 #490515
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On the other hand, the cap may be retained by a split collar like this---
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28 Nov 2011 12:39 #490517
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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