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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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So shocks can be done with the yellow hf jack?
 
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Yes, I used a floor jack under the rear tire to move the swingarm up and down to get the shocks in and out. The regular motorcycle jack will work fine. Be aware that you you may need to get some frame protectors to keep the jack off the shocks.



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Yes, I used a floor jack under the rear tire to move the swingarm up and down to get the shocks in and out. The regular motorcycle jack will work fine. Be aware that you you may need to get some frame protectors to keep the jack off the shocks.
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