Removal of R6 suspension?

**scuzeme** · 10th November 2008, 14:44

Hi

I have an 06 R6 and have removed the front forks today, no probs.
I want to remove the rear shock so i can get them off to Robert Taylor, is there anything i need to know when removing the rear shock or reinstalling the front and rear shock??

Thanks in advance for you pundits of wisdom.

**nodrog:Me** · 10th November 2008, 14:53

put a jack under the engine, or hang the rear subframe from above to stop the arse end collasping when you remove the rear shock.

and use a torque wrench when reassembling. crushed fork tubes from overtightening arent cool.

**Pussy** · 10th November 2008, 15:52

Originally Posted by nodrog

put a jack under the engine, or hang the rear subframe from above to stop the arse end collasping when you remove the rear shock.

and use a torque wrench when reassembling. crushed fork tubes from overtightening arent cool.

AND... be VERY anal retentive when it comes to refitting the forks- make sure they are both EXACTLY the same level/ height above the triple clamp. And use a torque wrench to tighten the clamp bolts, including the axle clamp bolts

Edit: I made up some stands which pick up on the swingarm pivot... makes removing shocks a piece of piss

**scuzeme** · 10th November 2008, 17:21

Originally Posted by Pussy

AND... be VERY anal retentive when it comes to refitting the forks- make sure they are both EXACTLY the same level/ height above the triple clamp. And use a torque wrench to tighten the clamp bolts, including the axle clamp bolts

Edit: I made up some stands which pick up on the swingarm pivot... makes removing shocks a piece of piss

OK i do a bit of welding so may try and make one up myself thanks for your guys advice.

**slimjim** · 10th November 2008, 18:03

and if really fussy...use a spirt level across top of tees and really take care and take time to check and recheck as you retighten ...things can shift due to slight tension while tightening..