Shocks

[Tia813]

Is there any way to remove the spring on a '80 Special? The shock body needs a little paint. Thanks

 

[hmusket]

Shock spring removal tool made by Wally, posted in Homemade too thread, page 2, starting at reply 34.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37&page=2
I also did a google search - motorcycle shock spring compressor -, saw a neat youtube video,

, and other links to give you some ideas.

 

[Tia813]

Thanks for posting! Going to give it a try