installing lowering links

[rxtreme7]

is there a secret way to get the lower bolt out to replace the dog bones? im having a hell of a time trying to get the nut off. should i try heating it up?

 

[heavybusa]

Put a long 1/2 breaker bar or ratchet and some A$$ into it.

Then move the swing arm up and down while tapping a screw driver or punch to get the bolt out.

Be careful that the chain isnt in the way.

 

[dadofthree]

 

[Turbo-Torch]

Make sure you're trying to loosen the nut and not the bolt.

 

[heavybusa]

(Turbo-Torch @ Jun. 02 2007,16) Make sure you're trying to loosen the nut and not the bolt.

Ahhh good cal.

 

[captainraymond]

do you have the bike jacked up underneath the headers?

 

[PDBusa]

Just did mine with +1's. Breaker bar on nut did the trick. With bike in baxely chock (man I love that thing) I used a floor jack under the cross member that holds the rear of belly wing. I think it's also used for the centerstand, so it's strong enough.

I thought I was going to have to remove left side mid pipe to get one bolt out... until I lifted up the rear tire and swingarm... DOH!
Was an easy install and so far the +1 links seem to be the shizzle for me!  

 

[Ball Z Motorsports]

Try a pipe over your breaker bar.....leverage is the key or a buddy sure comes in handy.

 

[rxtreme7]

i got it...thanks guys

 

[heavybusa]

(rxtreme7 @ Jun. 03 2007,05:02) i got it...thanks guys

 

[dadofthree]

 

[Wag]

That bolt is a bear to get off. Have fun! Wait'll you try to take the one off the top of the shock some time!

--Wag--