SPRING COMPRESSOR Anyone????
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killerdwarf
Been Around the Block
I always use a big pair of channel lock pliers (Texas tweezers) to assemble shocks. Slide the spring into where the 2 handles meet. Squeeze the pliers together, and push down on the handles with one hand, and the other hand on the closed jaws. You need someone to insert the retainer for you.
killerdwarf
Been Around the Block
I use the biggest actual chanel lock brand. I don't use the like you guys are thinking. That could hurt bad!
I assemble the spring over the shock absorber. Then in the same sort of fgashoin that you use a nut cracker,
I slide the handles that you hold, sidways into the coils of the spring right up into where the handles cross
I squeeze the pliers together, and with one hand on the handles, and the other hand on the side of the closed jaws I push the spring down. The spring cannot pop out using the pliers this way. Some one, unless your real lucky, needs to slip the retainer in for you.
I assemble the spring over the shock absorber. Then in the same sort of fgashoin that you use a nut cracker,
I slide the handles that you hold, sidways into the coils of the spring right up into where the handles cross
I squeeze the pliers together, and with one hand on the handles, and the other hand on the side of the closed jaws I push the spring down. The spring cannot pop out using the pliers this way. Some one, unless your real lucky, needs to slip the retainer in for you.
locOleoN
Is that the best you got? OK.. now my TURN...
Tim said:
Its just a standard Reverse hammer Redwing shock for Hide's SR500.
Rudy picked up a brand new set with Intrudin at the Milton meet and now he is not going to use it so Hide bought it.
I was gonna put them on Hide's bike for him but i cant get them together!!
I though I could put them together using zip ties and some pressure.. MAN WAS I WRONG!!..
Ah they're crap - I'll take them off Hide's hands for $50, or whatever was paid for them, whichever is less 
How far do they need to be compressed for the retainers to slip into place? The quick and not so expensive option is to take them to a shop. Should take them 2 minutes.
This is the tool you want (comes in a set of two - you need to compress the springs from opposite sides).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-TOOL-SHOCK-SPRING-COMPRESSOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ320266774305
How far do they need to be compressed for the retainers to slip into place? The quick and not so expensive option is to take them to a shop. Should take them 2 minutes.
This is the tool you want (comes in a set of two - you need to compress the springs from opposite sides).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-TOOL-SHOCK-SPRING-COMPRESSOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ320266774305
i stick t he shock in the vice, then use some straps to pull it donw... i have a buddy that swears by using shackell kits for old muscle cars (cheap at auto zone) but i have not been there when he does it or seen it done... the link that was sent fot he ebay deal should not be too hard to make... i think i may give it a go and make a set of those!
