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bigscottyj
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Right lads, I've removed the shocker from the scoot and taken off the top mounting plate.
Now I'm stuck.
How do I dismantle the shocker further so I can change the spring and clean/paint the rest?
Any info or advice much appreciated. Thanks.
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bigscottyj
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I'll put up some pics when I've submitted 5 posts and the forum's security lets me.
That should do it! 
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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pretty much the same as the front shock
no use i know f you havent done the front
stick a flat blade screwdriver in the threaded bit
spanner on the top spring mount and turn |
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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And loads of patience, WD40 and a hammer to get the adjusting ring off......or just get a mate to do it for you 
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bigscottyj
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| buddyphil wrote: | pretty much the same as the front shock
no use i know f you havent done the front
stick a flat blade screwdriver in the threaded bit
spanner on the top spring mount and turn |
Done that. Top mount removed. I'm now trying to undo the rest of the threaded bit to get the spring out, but it's not budging. Using a 12mm spanner on the flat sides of the threaded part.
Do I need to relieve the tension (oo-er) in the spring or something?
Sorry to be a pain. I'd post a pic but the forum still won't let me. 
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bigscottyj
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Get in. I can post a pic now!.
This is the bit (circled) that's doing my head in.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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lock 2 nuts together on the top of the thread then undo the spring retainer (may need some wd40), unlock and remove the nuts, use a screwdriver to hold the threaded rod whilst removing spring retainer.
the 4 position spirng adjuster sleeve may need freeing off to reset to position 1 before you fit new spring to shock, mine were seized 
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take yours off again strip it down and post the pics so we can all see
ta
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bigscottyj
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Yes! It's off at last.
Here's the method. Is this pic blurred or is it my eyes?
Time to clean it up and paint now. Was quite easy once it started to budge. Thanks for all the info lads. Cheers.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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is that the front one??? 
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, this is the front shocker. I'm going to sort this one out first then do the rear ones.
I'll post up pics of the finished article.
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like the floor covering in your garage
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject: Oh dear! |
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I have finally got around to re-assembling my front shocker. Got my new uprated spring from SP4Y (thanks Laur).
Went to get the shocker of the shelf in my garage & noticed it was lying in a pool of what smells like hydraulic oil...balls!
I assume it has leaked out whilst dis-assembled. So 3 questions for the experts out there;
Does this mean it is well & truly fecked?
Is there a quick fix?
Do I have to buy a new shocker?
Thanks in advance guys.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject: z |
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Laur just received my springs in the mail, thanks for the speedy response mate and I’ll see ya at Great Yarmouth.
Re GY, if any one is having difficulty getting camp site space I have secured a considerable amount for the Armed Forces Scooter Club at £20 per tent for the weekend!! If there are any list members GTS250 riders needing help then contact me and I’ll sort ya!!
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no special tools required, its a time consuming job though.
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