Member Contributer Synaptic Misfire Posted July 14, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 14, 2007 Anyone...bueller...bueller Ok got my new Ohlins spring and need a little advice on how to proceed with the swap. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted July 14, 2007 Forum CEO Share Posted July 14, 2007 Your gonna have to forge new territory there, I dont think anybody has posted that before. I am sure somebody has done it, your gonna need a spring compressor tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 767fixer Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 rent or borrow a spring compressor from auto zone. once its compressed its a breeze to change. just keep body parts and family away while the spring is compressed in the event it "breaks free" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeG Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Spring compressors for macphearson struts for cars are way too big. I have an old set that I am going to modify by cutting and grinding the parts that grab the springs. You might want to buy a set off ebay and modify them. Usually pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 767fixer Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Spring compressors for macphearson struts for cars are way too big. I have an old set that I am going to modify by cutting and grinding the parts that grab the springs. You might want to buy a set off ebay and modify them. Usually pretty cheap. where do i find pictures of these macphearson's sluts??? :blink: WHooooaaaa nevermind!!! a google search turned up "interesting" results :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Wrong forum Fixer :goofy: Usually a hydraulic press is required (it's certainly the easiest way to do it). I'd just take it to a shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted July 15, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 15, 2007 I've re-sprung several with basic tools but never an OEM honda unit . So far, I've done a couple of yamaha's, a ducati, and a fox. They have an open slot on the bottom spring mount that allows you to get a good bite with a long pry bar to push up on (compress) the spring enough to remove the mount. The open gap on the bottom spring mount is enough to clear the shock shaft when you pull it out. The spring can them be removed from the bottom. Clamp the upper shock mount in a vice and use a very looooong pry bar for leverage. I also use a needle nose vice grip to clasp the lower spring mount when I pull it out in case something goes wrong (I like to keep all my fingertips thanks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I took mine to a shop, cost me 15 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted July 15, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 15, 2007 I've re-sprung several with basic tools but never an OEM honda unit . So far, I've done a couple of yamaha's, a ducati, and a fox. They have an open slot on the bottom spring mount that allows you to get a good bite with a long pry bar to push up on (compress) the spring enough to remove the mount. The open gap on the bottom spring mount is enough to clear the shock shaft when you pull it out. The spring can them be removed from the bottom. Clamp the upper shock mount in a vice and use a very looooong pry bar for leverage. I also use a needle nose vice grip to clasp the lower spring mount when I pull it out in case something goes wrong (I like to keep all my fingertips thanks). ...which is very dangerous, need I point out? I have heard of a few DIY monoshock re-spring methods, but this one is definitely the one with the most potential for excitement! After carefully buying all of the component parts of the Honda OEM spring compressor (also sold by Kowa), I ended up just buying a hydraulic press (though I have yet to use it in anger). Goodus luckus...Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wingspan Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I don't know if the shocks are similar enough for this to be of value, but I resprung my 4th gen stock shock: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=29995 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted July 17, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2007 I also took mine to a shop today, the local certified Ohlins repair facility. http://www.naake.com Can't say enough good things about this place, he switched the spring in about 5 minutes and didn't charge a thing. And they've serviced my Ohlins previously. If you need a shock or forks reworked or serviced they're worth shipping to. Mike Naake is the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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