Can this be done without a Jack? I've got a set on order from Eastern Performance and just realised I might have a problem putting them on. They will dropp the bike 1".


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just do one shock at a time and have a buddy help you.

 

You'll probably need something to hold the bike up as you lift the swing arm into place. Are these the 12" air shocks? I'd like to know how the ride is compared to stock.

 

When you deflate your air shocks you should be close to the right height to change them one at a time....Just use a regular floor jack it will work fine.....Remember watch where you are putting the jack...Jer

 

Yes they are the 12" air shocks. Someone had a recent post about them that convinced me to try them. Too bad the search is not working. This site is so active especially this time of year, you have a hard time finding stuff that's only a few days old.


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You cannot change one shock at a time since they are different lengths and the swing arm is one piece from left to right. Both old shocks need to be off before youcan install the new ones. A jack would make it much easier, but a couple of guys can pick the back of the bike while you put the shocks on if your in a hurry. Your stock air shocks will not change height when the air is out, only stiffen the ride.

 

i have the 12' shocks on mine
and if i'm ot mistaken i jacked bike
up with bike jack and put some blocking
under wheel let jack back down to where i needed it
to be to put shorter shocks on. unhook air lines.
careful when you take shocks off they
have oil in them so do the new ones.
mine also came with little brass caps .

 

You "WILL" need a jack - or 2 others to help LIFT the back end while you make the change over!!! BEEN THERE THIRD THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

did mine the first time without a jack, can be done as long as you have help. a jack will make the job simple. just for general maintaince one of the under $100 motorcycle jacks is very handy.

 

Let us know how they ride!