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Black_sunshine
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
How hard is it to remove the spring from the rear shock? I would like to paint mine red (I have a '03 Low with yellow shock) to match the Cherry Bomb Buell air box logo.

Your thoughts.

(Message edited by black_sunshine on August 19, 2006)
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Blake
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 03:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Peace of cake.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 04:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
You may need a spring compressor, I'm not sure though. I'm going off of what we
needed to re-spring a works performance shock on a friends bike some years ago.

Be careful! there is a lot of energy stored in that spring! It will hurt if it is not
contained and relieved in a controlled manner.

Also because the shock flexes a lot be sure the paint you choose is a little bit
flexible lacquers for instance dry very hard and rigid.
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Black_sunshine
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 04:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I was curious about the load on the spring. If I jack it up wouldn't the energy be almost nothing since the suspension would be extended all the way?????
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Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 04:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
No, the spring is held in tension already by the shock body. Actually, under considerable tension. If you don't do it right, you can be injured.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Like Jaimec says even on the lowest tension setting of the ramp there is still tension
on the spring and you can be hurt very badly if you do not release the tension in a
controlled manner. The tool is available from several sources like Traxxion dynamics for
one. Most motorcycle shops will have one of these compressors.
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Black_sunshine
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 06:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks for the info guys. I will be sure to take extra special care when doing the removal.

I have been inspired by the Cherry Bomb colors and I am doing my own version of it.
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Smokescreen
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
B_S, your welcome! I have your decals waiting on you. I can't wait to see the final product! If your going red, then will you be needing all that carbon fiber??
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Black_sunshine
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 11:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Don't you worry Smokescreen...It will be just a "hint" of Hellfire. CF stays.
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Smokescreen
Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 10:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
SWEET!!!
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Pwnzor
Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Why not buy the racing springs from Buell, they're like $70 for all three. The rear spring in that kit is red already. Then you'll have a spare.
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Black_sunshine
Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 02:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Pwnzor....Won't fit my bike. '03 XBSL.

Stiffer springs for more aggressive ride.

Kit includes two front springs and one rear shock spring.

Fits '05-later XB models (except '05 XB12Scg, '06 XB12Ss and XB12X).
(from www.buell.com)
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