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Joined: Feb 2006
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Trying to swap out the rear shocks for a set of Ikons- little trouble. When pulling off the original shock the lower bushing came out and wont come off the bike. Just wondering if there was a trick before I tear it up- Thanks in Advance!
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Freelance Jedi Knight
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Freelance Jedi Knight
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had the same problem ..............just fight and try to win like I did  try Wd 40 and fight again!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the reply- will do!
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Big Bore
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Big Bore
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The shocks are mounted with bolts. If you back the bolt out, everything should come away. Do you mean the bushing is stuck to the bolt or the bushing is actually still hanging on the bike without a bolt or shock on/in it? If the bushing is just hanging there without the shock or bolt, smack it. it should just drop off. There is nothing holding it on... If this is not what you mean, please elaborate!
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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I had the same problem with my BA. No bolt just hanging on there (really hanging on) I had to cut it off.... after that everything was smoooooooth
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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Yeah everything was disconnected- the rubber bushing with sleeve was stuck- cut the rubber and used channel locks to get the metal sleeve off. All done- two mangled bushings left- now going for a spin!
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Freelance Jedi Knight
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Quote:
Yeah everything was disconnected- the rubber bushing with sleeve was stuck- cut the rubber and used channel locks to get the metal sleeve off. All done- two mangled bushings left- now going for a spin!
and you WON !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
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Yea, the BFH works good sometimes too, as do a few beers and some good old fashioned cussing.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Had the same problem on my Speedy, used my trusty leatherman and cut it off.
Cheers!
Wendell
"Reality is for people who lack Imagination"
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Geez mine came off fine. Must be a speedmaster thing...
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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Hmmm... Well, guess that is because unlike you America drivers, we Speedy drivers spend more time playing in the twisties, than polishing our chrome!  Cheers, Wendell
"Reality is for people who lack Imagination"
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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My bike still has dirt on it from Pat's driveway from last years NorEaster...
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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