Rear shock top bolt removal.

[Mattsplat]

Humm...

Any ideas how I remove my shock top bolt?

The abs plumbing is in the way to get it out...

A 'step by step' would be most appreciated

 

[FZ1inTX]

Not having ABS, I do not know what is and is not there. On the non-abs bike, we only have to remove the side panel and the brake reservoir.

 

[Mattsplat]

Finally got it out.

The collar on the head of the bolt needs filing off on one side to clear the abs pipes and then its tight, but just do-able.

Will fit the bolt the other way around so the nut is on the abs side when my new shock arrives, will be easy to do then.

 

[BroHay]

Isn't there a flange on one side that locks the head in place so you only have to come in from one side anyway?

I believe that is the way on the Gen 1's (but not 100% sure because I do not have my bike to look at)

Sent from: GS4

 

[Mattsplat]

The GenI has the tab on the nut, my GenII didnt and the abs plumbing was in the way of removing the bolt.

Its a collared bolt and removing part of the collar does the trick and allows the bolt to slide out.