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Title: GSXR shock install pics (WIKI FODDER)
Post by: intergalactic on May 11, 2009, 11:06:28 AM

A few cell phone cam pics of the linkage. I used a 7" angle grinder. Linkage started rusty and smiley shaped. A gentle arc like a parenthesis.

I straightened it out to better clear the rebound damping knob and lower shock "ears" or clevis.
(http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu331/surgevw/05-09-09_1516.jpg)
The outdoor stump mounted vice holds a linkage with the right side basically done. Left needs to be duplicated, and the middle carved away to clear the rebound adjusting knob.
(http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu331/surgevw/05-09-09_1549.jpg)
The new side profile.
(http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu331/surgevw/05-09-09_1551.jpg)
The rebound adjusting knob (button).
(http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu331/surgevw/05-09-09_1552.jpg)
Pretty much done.

I degreased, dried and "Instant cold galvanized" the linkage after. being careful to mask the holes and I noticed the needle bearings in the linkage. Nice stuff for an entry level bike!

FEEL FREE TO ADD THESE TO THE WIKI!!!

Title: Re: GSXR shock install pics (WIKI FODDER)
Post by: Bluehaze on May 12, 2009, 09:04:08 PM

Thanks for the info i appreciate this. I was wondering for those of you who have grinded this metal down. Will this grinder work? Or will it not be enough power to do the job. I am in need of a grinder just for this job and it will cost 30bucks.. that was the lowest price.. the good ones seems to hover above 100.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=296496-353-9290-01&lpage=none

Skil
4-1/2" 6-Amp Angle Grinder

Item #: 296496 Model: 9290-01

Title: Re: GSXR shock install pics (WIKI FODDER)
Post by: wladziu on May 13, 2009, 03:24:10 AM

Harbor Freight.

Title: Re: GSXR shock install pics (WIKI FODDER)
Post by: intergalactic on May 13, 2009, 04:55:33 AM

That will work fine.

Wear eye protection, you will NEED it.

Quote from: Bluehaze on May 12, 2009, 09:04:08 PM
Thanks for the info i appreciate this. I was wondering for those of you who have grinded this metal down. Will this grinder work? Or will it not be enough power to do the job. I am in need of a grinder just for this job and it will cost 30bucks.. that was the lowest price.. the good ones seems to hover above 100.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=296496-353-9290-01&lpage=none

Skil
4-1/2" 6-Amp Angle Grinder

Item #: 296496 Model: 9290-01

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