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Simon 02-12-16 15:18

XTR shock removal
 
Ok so you'll know it's something I've been looking to do.

Now I've read the manual a few times now and honestly it looks like a total ball ache of a job. Any hints tips or short cuts anyone can offer?

Pleiades 02-12-16 15:25

Not really. Just face up to the fact you have to take half the bloody bike apart to get to the top mount and get on with it! ;)

I take it you bought a YSS in the end?

Simon 02-12-16 15:47

The YSS is still the plan. But we had a new addition to the family last week so been a little shy on time while everyone adjusts and things settle down.

Pleiades 02-12-16 15:48

Congratulations mate! :occasion14:

Simon 02-12-16 16:15

Cheers mate.

The thing I don't get with what the manual says is why remove the silencers on the XTR as they mount on the frame?

Pleiades 02-12-16 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon (Post 226845)
Cheers mate.

The thing I don't get with what the manual says is why remove the silencers on the XTR as they mount on the frame?

The only thing I can think of (not owning one) is to gain access to the shock bottom mount and to be able to remove the linkage?

Simon 03-12-16 15:04

Well last night I placed my order for the shock and with spare time being at a premium I'm. Booked in at my local Yamaha dealer to do the fitting, also partly as my workshop is my driveway.

Petenz 06-12-16 07:35

i swear the top shock bolt is the first one they put in when the XTR is assembled.....

what I did was drill a hole in the air box with a hole saw... removed the top shock bolt though it.... put a rubber gromet in the hole to block it...
it's there for next time if needed...




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Simon 08-12-16 01:33

Pete do you have any pictures of the hole you made? I've seen it on the Z but not done on the R, if I can get enough useful pics it may save me a trip to the stealership.


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