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Dec 18, 2011 | 11:02 AM

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drspencer

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Originally Posted by jreichart

Oh, it's also helpful to have a small bottle jack or car jack to place under the rear tire so you can move it up and down to get the new shocks lined up with all the bolt holes.

So, I take it it would be easier with the rear wheel on?

I ask because I'm sending my rear rim out for chroming.

Should I swap the shocks before or after I remove the rear wheel?

Thanks again

Dec 18, 2011 | 11:44 AM

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jreichart

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From: Heber Springs, AR

It can be done either way, you just won't need the jack to move the swing arm if the wheel is removed.

Aug 16, 2015 | 02:37 AM

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ThaiTony

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I may be posting this prematurely. but I've had an idea and it seems I am not the only suffering frustration with this one bolt (right side, rear shock bolt). Unfortunately I wont be able to try this for a couple of days (when I can get my hands on one). But I've had an idea and if it does work may be the answer.....

Now I don't know what they are called in the States but we used to call it a "paddock stand". It MAY support the bike high enough and give enough clearance to get enough force to move the bolt.

I'll get back after Monday and let you all know how it went.

GOOD LUCK!!!