Hey folks,
Since I couldn't find a decent set of visual instructions on compressing the front shocks for install/removal, I'll show how I did mine this weekend.
Need: Bailing wire
Here is the setup I created to hold the front shock in place.
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Note the simple hoop at the top. This has to be small enough to fit a pair of dykes into the shock tower hole so don't make it several...
Front shock install/removal