CB72/77 Rear Shock - Spring Rates ?

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:49 pm

I bought a universal compressor at a MC parts shop years back then a OEM HONDA one later. I'd think you can ask for a shock spring compressor at most any shop. .........lm

toastyhamster wrote:Sounds easy with the right tool, any recommendations?

toastyhamster · Post by **toastyhamster** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:56 pm

Trying not to appear stupid - would a normal coil spring compressor do the trick? Like this:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/45986/Aut ... ressor-Kit

Or is there a specific tool for compressing shocks, cos my google mojo appears to be broken if there is.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:22 pm

Those are for car springs, when you're replacing MacPherson struts.

Anyone got a source for a shock spring compressor? I'm gonna need one eventually, too. I haven't seen anything at my local Honda shop.

Just did a quickie search -- would one of these work on old Honda shocks?
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/1946
http://www.jcwhitney.com/PROGRESSIVE-SU ... _10111.jcw

I'm thinking the 2nd style would be better, as you can't always get to the spring on the old shocks.

Scottie

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:56 pm

I hook a moto tie down to the ceiling, and through the top of the shock. Pull down and remove collars. It's a lot easier with 2 people, but can be done solo if your wife refuses to participate in your foolishness!

davomoto

splitenz · Post by **splitenz** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:41 pm

I used my black and decker workmate as a giant vice..

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:34 pm

You are correct. The 2nd one is the same one I bought. ............lm

Scottie wrote:Those are for car springs, when you're replacing MacPherson struts.

Anyone got a source for a shock spring compressor? I'm gonna need one eventually, too. I haven't seen anything at my local Honda shop.

Just did a quickie search -- would one of these work on old Honda shocks?
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/1946
http://www.jcwhitney.com/PROGRESSIVE-SU ... _10111.jcw

I'm thinking the 2nd style would be better, as you can't always get to the spring on the old shocks.

Scottie

toastyhamster · Post by **toastyhamster** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:26 am

It looks like the "hook" in that second tool goes through the top shock mounting hole and the shock collar goes below the tool and you then wind the tool so it pulls the shock up and the collar is forced onto the bottom of the tool and so frees up the collets. I reckon I can probably improvise something to do that using a vice, pity I can't find the tool for sale in the UK though.

You can never have enough tools!