Rear Shock Replacement - 996

[r15suk]

I'm soon going to be replacing the rear shock on my 1999 996 Bip. I have replaced the rear shock on both my VFR800 and my Fireblade in the past with no issues at all.

I would say i was very competent when it came to working on my bikes, but i would like some information on anything that i should be aware of or do/not do when i replacing it. I know that there is a ride height adjuster on my bike so is there anything that i need to take into account regarding this when i do it?

Any hints or tips would be very much appreciated.

cheers
Simon

[skidlids]

Start off expecting the bottom mount to be seized and you should be OK

[r15suk]

Start off expecting the bottom mount to be seized and you should be OK

Do you mean the shock mount or ride height adjuster?

cheers
Simon

[skidlids]

the lower bolt passes through both of them
Although I have had a few jobs unseizing Rideheight adjusters, sometimes I've had to scrap them and find a replacement, which isn't hard

[r15suk]

the lower bolt passes through both of them
Although I have had a few jobs unseizing Rideheight adjusters, sometimes I've had to scrap them and find a replacement, which isn't hard

Looking forward to finding out......:(


Cheers
Simon