Springs

[Farmhand]

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.

[gsxbarmy]

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

[V_i_c_i]

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

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

[Farmhand]

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.

[Farmhand]

Photos?

[Farmhand]

More

[Farmhand]

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

[froudy]

Looking good @Farmhand 

You're a brave man removing springs with ratchet straps

[Farmhand]

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

[gsxbarmy]

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? 

[Farmhand]

Cleaning and polishing? 

[froudy]

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

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