Tiger Rear shock - replacement

[gsp0702]

Ok guys the rear shock has collapsed on the tiger, and its currently trying to do an impersonation of Harley Roadster not very impressive, so question is how much of a DIY job is fitting a replacemnet any special tools needed? How Much of the back end needs to come of? Any assitance would be appreciated.



Forgot to mention 995i 02 model.

[Bruincounselor]

It's pretty easy to do. It takes effort to get everything out of the way, but once in there it's straightforward. Be sure not to lose the needle bearings on the lower end of the shock.



My problem is getting a shock. Hagon won't make one for me. Something about my mass (250lb + gear) blowing the damping. I'm still looking for suggestions that are less $$ than Ohlins.



Bruin

Ok guys the rear shock has collapsed on the tiger, and its currently trying to do an impersonation of Harley Roadster not very impressive, so question is how much of a DIY job is fitting a replacemnet any special tools needed? How Much of the back end needs to come of? Any assitance would be appreciated.



Forgot to mention 995i 02 model.

[gsp0702]

Well took my first look at it last night and biggest problem is getting something on the lower mounting points nut, as at present that is turning with the bolt, and access is restricted/prevented by the exhaiust system. and isnt improved by removing the end can assembly. Jacking the seing arm up didnt help and all i can see to do is remove the entire exhaust system which seems to mean removing the oil cooler and rad. Unless someone else has any ideas.



If you havent already tried them there is a company called EMC i have seen them listed as making shocks for Tigers on some sites slightly more expensive than Hagon ie 30 GBP.

[Bruincounselor]

Well took my first look at it last night and biggest problem is getting something on the lower mounting points nut, as at present that is turning with the bolt, and access is restricted/prevented by the exhaiust system. and isnt improved by removing the end can assembly. Jacking the seing arm up didnt help and all i can see to do is remove the entire exhaust system which seems to mean removing the oil cooler and rad. Unless someone else has any ideas.



If you havent already tried them there is a company called EMC i have seen them listed as making shocks for Tigers on some sites slightly more expensive than Hagon ie 30 GBP.

On my '00 the cat is seperate from the header pipes. You do have to remove the cat to get at the lower bolt.



Thanks for the shock suggestion, where can I find them?



Bruin'

[gsp0702]

Try the following link, somewhere to start anyway:-



http://www.bbbikeshop.co.uk/acatalog/Br ... s_475.html (http://www.bbbikeshop.co.uk/acatalog/Browse___Best___Buy_Triumph_EMC_Monoshocks_475.html)

[2004Tiger]

also look at



http://www.bike-revival.co.uk/monoshock.html (http://www.bike-revival.co.uk/monoshock.html)



All of the makes offered here cost about the same, expensive.

[gsp0702]

Good news is i have the top and bottom bolts out, the top part of the old shock has budged quite happily, but the bottom linkages is stuck wont budge even giving it some welly with a hammer and a breaker bar as a drift. currently soaking WD40 see if that helps. But any suggestions other than brute force and ignorance wouldbe appreciated.

[gsp0702]

Well i am stuck at the moment 80% of the old shock is out, bottom link well and truly stuck rock solid in the swing arm. Looking at the bolt hole seems to be a bush/collar running through the bottom link and part way either side of the swing arm. If this is right how do i get it out? Any suggestions help gratefully received.

[iansoady]

If you can get the swinging arm out then you'll be able to support it against something solid when you belt it. Whilst you're doing it in situ most of your effort is going into bending various bits which then spring back.