rear shock removal

[GForman]

i need to remove the rear shock from my '07 R1200R and ran into a problem. i block the final drive up so it won't drop down and remove both the top and bottom shock bolts. the top of the shock is loose at this point but the bottom is still held firmly in it's mount. if i could get the bottom of the shock out the top would come right out and i could remove the entire shock. what the trick or what am i doing wrong for the shock removal.

[Lost Rider]

A couple things to do would be to not block the swingarm so it will allow it to drop at least an inch or two or all the way, and then give the lower shock mount a gentle whack with a hammer. Put the top bolt back in so the frame holds the shock in place, remove that last. You can cover the mount with a cloth if you're concerned about scratching it, chances are it's already scratched up from road debris though. Between gravity pulling down on the swingarm and a little persuasion it should pop right out.
Doing it all in reverse and a little lube and a couple whacks to get it back in works for me.

good luck!

[hjsbmw]

When I removed mine I did it with the wheel in place. The swing arm could not fall down that way. At least I, given my tools, had to remove the exhaust to get out the lower shock bolt. Otherwise, what Mr. Lost said. I removed the top bolt first, secured the top by sticking a screwdriver through the mounting hole, then removed the bottom bolt, then pull the shock out. I didn't have to use a hammer, it slid right out of the swing arm, maybe because the heavy wheel pulled it out.

Getting the shock back in is facilitated by having a jack under the engine. You can align the mounting holes that way.

[deilenberger]

Getting the shock back in is facilitated by having a jack under the engine. You can align the mounting holes that way.

I usually do it with the bike on the centerstand, and use a chunk of wood as a pivot point and a board as a lever - under the rear wheel to easily hoist it up into position and get the bolt/holes aligned. BTDT way too many times now..

[David R]

Does Item 2 exist on your bike?
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/ ... d=04302013

Is there a bushing that has to come out besides the bolt?

David

[hjsbmw]

Does Item 2 exist on your bike?
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/ ... d=04302013

Is there a bushing that has to come out besides the bolt?

David

Said part exists but doesn't have to come out.