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Hello guys,
My bike was stolen, and then recovered. It was obvious that it was misused a lot (i have to replace the whole external fairing, and a bunch of other things). Anyway, I am pretty sure that the front shocks are pretty messed up as well. As I can see the signs of seal leak, and there is that sound that comes whenever I hit a pot hole (I have to still confirm though, if it is coming from the shocks, or maybe there is something else loost).
I have a few questions, and will appreciate any help.
1. How to confirm the condition of shocks? To find out if they really need a rebuilt or not.
2. Is it easy to do the rebuilt myself. I am pretty good with mechanics, however; have never done the shocks before? Also, is it cost effective doing it myself?
3. Do they require any special tool, or regular mechanic tools are fine?
4. I do not think a regular stand will work for this purpose, as it has to hold the lower ends of the shocks. What kind of stand I will need, or is there any other way of dealing with it?
Thanks again for your help guys.
Take care.
My bike was stolen, and then recovered. It was obvious that it was misused a lot (i have to replace the whole external fairing, and a bunch of other things). Anyway, I am pretty sure that the front shocks are pretty messed up as well. As I can see the signs of seal leak, and there is that sound that comes whenever I hit a pot hole (I have to still confirm though, if it is coming from the shocks, or maybe there is something else loost).
I have a few questions, and will appreciate any help.
1. How to confirm the condition of shocks? To find out if they really need a rebuilt or not.
2. Is it easy to do the rebuilt myself. I am pretty good with mechanics, however; have never done the shocks before? Also, is it cost effective doing it myself?
3. Do they require any special tool, or regular mechanic tools are fine?
4. I do not think a regular stand will work for this purpose, as it has to hold the lower ends of the shocks. What kind of stand I will need, or is there any other way of dealing with it?
Thanks again for your help guys.
Take care.