How do i remove spring from standard RVF shock?

[Drunkn Munky]

As above, how do i get the adjuster nuts undone past the 2 lugs at the top of the shock?

[RVFHooligan]

On my standard RVF shock the adjuster nuts do NOT come off. It is my understanding it is not rebuildable. I looked at it and the only thing I could think of was to grind off (or partially grind off) the "lugs" so that the rings would come off and you could change the spring. This is the first time I have seen something like this on ANY shock. They are gas charged also, so if you took it apart and release the gas you would have to figure out a way of either re-charging the gas or convert to an oil type system with external resevoir. Would have to drill and thread in a nipple or something?????????? Don't know?

[Drunkn Munky]

not bothered about rebuilding it, i just wanted the spring to use on a rs 250 shock till i get round to rebuilding and respringing it.

[Psychosomatic88]

I got a faulkner weighted Race spring for about £24 delivered.

For that kind of money you have a fresh spring to suit your weight, I can help you out a bit n guaging the needed weight if you like?

[Drunkn Munky]

I got a faulkner weighted Race spring for about £24 delivered.

For that kind of money you have a fresh spring to suit your weight, I can help you out a bit n guaging the needed weight if you like?

thanks for that i may take you up on that soon. as i said tho the standard spring is only a temp till i get round to getting it sorted out properly. I need to get the bikes mobile as i gota clear the garage out to be painted this weekend.