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So I bought some second hand springs, had them blasted and powder coated all good.
I have borrowed some spring compressors off a pal at work, they are for car springs and too big for the job.
I was looking forward to a day of cleaning up the shocks and fitting the shiny springs.
Any suggestions on what type/make of compressors to look out for?
Cheers.

See this article @Farmhand https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=4632.0

I made one. No scratch risk for springs. Work perfect.

https://www.motorkari.cz/motorka/?mid=68345&act=moto-denik-detail&ddid=57189

Cheers lads, I ended up using a piece of threaded bar through one end and two ratchet straps.
It was a bit of a faf but it got the job done.

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While the springs were off I was able to get in there with the Autosol and give them a good clean

Looking good @Farmhand  :onya: :onya:

You're a brave man removing springs with ratchet straps :imrgreen:

Ayeup froudy, you are probably  right, I like the look of the trolley jack method.
I reckon I'll try that next time

Quote from: Farmhand on Sunday, 12 July  2020, 02:54 AM
Ayeup froudy, you are probably  right, I like the look of the trolley jack method.
I reckon I'll try that next time

Next Time?  :shocked:

Cleaning and polishing?  :cheers:

Quote from: Farmhand on Sunday, 12 July  2020, 02:54 AM
Ayeup froudy, you are probably  right, I like the look of the trolley jack method.
I reckon I'll try that next time

I've not seen thay method :imrgreen:

I don't usually lend tools, but I just sent my bike spring compressors to a guy in Somerest..He is trustworthy though..