xs2 rear shocks

[nairb]

Anybody tried to take the rear shocks apart on a standard xs2. Can the top be un-screwed and then put back together. There are large hexagonal looking nuts at the top of the shocks.... must be there for a reason.

On the old honda's I have worked on the rear shocks used collets which could be prized out and a new damper used or cleaned.

Thanks

Nairb

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Hi, nairb, here's pics of a tool I cobbled together 200 years ago.

1 - The shock compression tool
2 - The top was some sort of plumbing trim, don't remember what, just fits over shock cover
3 - Picture alongside XS1B shock, for scaling reference

This worked on a variety of shocks. There is a cushion piece that fits the end of the allthread, couldn't find it.
The Yam shock must be unscrewed as you suspected.
Good luck...

 

[nairb]

What you have made would work on shocks with collets too. A spring compressor is the way forward.
It seems a same to throw away a working damper just because the springs need a re-chrome. And the things can be cleaned better in bits.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Oh, yeah, used it on several different types of shocks. But this is a one-man tool, rarely have anyone around to help. If you can find a stout fellow willing to help, your situation is a lot easier. Just clamp the bottom in a vise, have your buddy tightly grip and shove down the cover about 1", then you get in there with a pair of wrenches (spanners?), unscrew the top, release pressure on the cover and it's apart. With practice, you two could do it in less than 10 seconds...