replacing the lower shock bush/bearing

[imsimon]

Hello.
ive got a 2007 model ec 250 ohlins shock, got new kit for the lower mount, can I do it without removing the linkage? If so any tips on how to make it easier? I guess use a vice with sockets?

Cheers in advance

 

[john r b]

Best to remove the shock completely from the bike.

 

[imsimon]

Best to remove the shock completely from the bike.

Yep thats no prob, but ok to still do it with linkage all in?

 

[john r b]

pretty sure you will need to remove the linkage,while your there why not check the seals and bearings? Grease em up if need be.

 

[gasgasman]

You can do the bearing with the shock on the bike.

Just remove one of the dog bone bolts and rotate dog bone out of the way.

 

[imsimon]

You can do the bearing with the shock on the bike.

Just remove one of the dog bone bolts and rotate dog bone out of the way.

Is it then just a case of use vice and sockets to press the old out and new in? ill probably pull the shock and send for a service while a few bits are apart

 

[swazi_matt]

You can do the bearing with the shock on the bike.

Just remove one of the dog bone bolts and rotate dog bone out of the way.

Tricky part with this method is lifting the bike onto your vise to press the bearing out ;-)

 

[swazi_matt]

Anyone know what size the o-ring seals are for the lower shock linkage? And are they rubber or button?

 

[Zman]

You can also use threaded rod, washers and sockets to make a puller/press.

 

[imsimon]

You can also use threaded rod, washers and sockets to make a puller/press.

Any chance you can explain in stupid persons terms how id make and use this way?

 

[cbutler]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Kh4A48zEQ

 

[Zman]

Yes like that or here are a couple other examples.

 

[Zman]

another press example

Another example.

 

[imsimon]

Thats great thank you

 

[imsimon]

As per most things ive tackled since getting into dirt bikes it was much easier than I thought it was going to be! I just used the vice method as I didnt have threaded rod in the garage but ik definitely going to make myself a bearing tool with rod etc now so its ready gor when I need it next! As always thanks for all your help!

 

[Zman]

Great to hear! Congrats!