Shock change

Wasta · 23-04-2017, 07:58 AM

I've hit a problem with my shock replacement. The bottom bolt appears to long to go back into the mounting holes as it catches the exhaust. I've checked and cutting it down isn't an option. It was a nightmare to remove as it was still in the shocks eye when out far enough to touch the exhaust.

I don't have a garage so am using axle stands and a Jack to hold and raise the bike.

Any solutionsuggestions apart from a drift and a massive hammer??

Darkness · 23-04-2017, 08:33 AM

Drop the exhaust!

Wasta · 23-04-2017, 08:53 AM

If I do that I'm sure the bolts will shear. It's a road I don't want to go down

Mr Gazza · 23-04-2017, 09:30 AM

I thought there was a hole in the swinging arm on the right side. So you can feed the bolt in and also get a socket on it with an extension?

Wasta · 23-04-2017, 10:54 AM

It's in. Got Mrs Wasta to jiggle the rear paddock stand while I fiddled with the bolt.
Bike back together and the shock feels great compared to the old one. Just to set the sag etc and a service and belt change.

Wasta · 23-04-2017, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I thought there was a hole in the swinging arm on the right side. So you can feed the bolt in and also get a socket on it with an extension?

The bolt was fed through from the other side. I tried it from the off side and it was again just to long.

Dukedesmo · 23-04-2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I thought there was a hole in the swinging arm on the right side. So you can feed the bolt in and also get a socket on it with an extension?

There is, usually but I recall that some early 851/888 models didn't have this and as such (especially given Ducati's supply problems back in the day) there could well be some 'leftover' parts on early Monsters...

Darkness · 23-04-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

There is, usually but I recall that some early 851/888 models didn't have this and as such (especially given Ducati's supply problems back in the day) there could well be some 'leftover' parts on early Monsters...

There are on both of mine: early Monsters are quite a while after early 851s.

I removed bolt from offside after dropping the exhaust.
There is a shaped channel on the alloy swing arm on the early monster to engage with the nut flats. The hole allows a long Allen key to be used, but the Allen bolt wiggles out as you lift the shock.
I had removed the top bolt first though, after removing the breather catch tank.

Wasta · 15-05-2017, 08:40 PM

Shock set up, bike serviced, except belts and a short ride to shake down the set up.

It's like having a different bike, so smooth over road i Know well, the bumps were just not there!

Not the best pic of the shock...

fastnfat · 20-05-2017, 07:19 PM

Nice looking bike 😎😎

Wasta · 22-05-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fastnfat

Nice looking bike 😎😎

Thanks, it's a keeper.

Uncle Bob · 22-05-2017, 10:06 PM

Great looking bike. I saw that first pic and did a double take, as I though you were rocking a slick tyre on the back!

Wasta · 24-05-2017, 07:21 AM

I see what you mean. Lol

Darren69 · 24-05-2017, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasta

I see what you mean. Lol

You need a nice shiny carbon one?

Wasta · 25-05-2017, 11:49 AM

Perhaps. Does sir have anything in mind?

23-04-2017, 07:58 AM	#1
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	Shock change I've hit a problem with my shock replacement. The bottom bolt appears to long to go back into the mounting holes as it catches the exhaust. I've checked and cutting it down isn't an option. It was a nightmare to remove as it was still in the shocks eye when out far enough to touch the exhaust. I don't have a garage so am using axle stands and a Jack to hold and raise the bike. Any solutionsuggestions apart from a drift and a massive hammer?? __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster

23-04-2017, 08:33 AM	#2
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Drop the exhaust! __________________ Original and Best since 1993

23-04-2017, 08:53 AM	#3
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	If I do that I'm sure the bolts will shear. It's a road I don't want to go down __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster

23-04-2017, 09:30 AM	#4
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,813	I thought there was a hole in the swinging arm on the right side. So you can feed the bolt in and also get a socket on it with an extension? __________________

23-04-2017, 10:54 AM	#5
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	It's in. Got Mrs Wasta to jiggle the rear paddock stand while I fiddled with the bolt. Bike back together and the shock feels great compared to the old one. Just to set the sag etc and a service and belt change. __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster

15-05-2017, 08:40 PM	#9
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	Shock set up, bike serviced, except belts and a short ride to shake down the set up. It's like having a different bike, so smooth over road i Know well, the bumps were just not there! Not the best pic of the shock... __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster

20-05-2017, 07:19 PM	#10
fastnfat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Birmingham Bike: M1100evo Posts: 124	Nice looking bike 😎😎

22-05-2017, 10:06 PM	#12
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 233	Great looking bike. I saw that first pic and did a double take, as I though you were rocking a slick tyre on the back!

24-05-2017, 07:21 AM	#13
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	I see what you mean. Lol __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster

25-05-2017, 11:49 AM	#15
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	Perhaps. Does sir have anything in mind? __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster