Rear Shock Replacment Part 2

[Troll]

Nice job...good graphics.

[CDNRatMan]

  Now the rear end is done, the front end was done this winter also so this summer a whole new suspension system on the bike......no more sponge riding....

hope this will help at least one person.......

[CDNRatMan]

   almost done......
good idea if you have time and the energy to carry on and check out the swing arm now too. I went right down to all the parts and checked the zerk fittings on the tie rod, and found the center one worn or damaged and was replaced, I also got to dismantle the parts and check the needle bearings and such to ensure everything was ok inside. I also took the rear brake line off and checked it for any wear and damage at this time. Also rebuilt the caliper and made sure it was all functioning ok and in good repair. 

[CDNRatMan]

       Small tip here, replace all your screws and bolts or nuts into the correct spots so you do not lose them....Taking all the parts off also allows you to get in and look and do a really good cleaning, also looking for any unusual wear and tear on your machine. Note to self here always replace the correct parts at the correct interval and it makes life easy rather then try to reach into tight areas and get things into the small gaps...lol....you may have to lift the bike or move the swing arm to get the upper bolt to move easy, a screw driver or punch can be used to hold things once you remove the original bolt. 43 lbs lbs is required here.

[CDNRatMan]

      I am done my rear shock. I want to thank Tripwire for his earlier post on this subject using the progressive 465 series shock. With his instructions it made my life easier and let me see what I was up against. Thanks buddy. Now I will pass on my experience if it will help anyone. I got my shock from Canada Motorcycle in a couple of days really good supplier.
WARNING The instructions will tell you also, the Preload adjuster locking ring is NOT locked and needs to be locked or tightened.
I emailed progressive a couple of times to get my mind around the preload and Rider sag, and was left with the impression that the preload / rider sag is set for the average rider weight. So after a couple more emails and calls I went with 2 extra turns. Then I had a buddy from the local Honda shop come over and we did it the correct way one evening and seemed to be right. This was a bit of work on the jack off the jack, and then if it is not right the shock has to come out, because unless you use a drift / punch you can not get in there to make the adjustments.
Removal of the exhaust / storage box / electrical box, makes your life a lot easier and because I was going as far as the swing arm it was needed to be done. Removal of the seat also makes it that much easier and only takes a few mins.