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by Mdielman
Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: ‘86 R80RT Rear Shock
Replies: 6
Views: 304

Re: ‘86 R80RT Rear Shock

This helps, thanks! I guess I need to find a spindle clamp, can’t seem to find one online that would work with this shock.
by Mdielman
Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: ‘86 R80RT Rear Shock
Replies: 6
Views: 304

Re: ‘86 R80RT Rear Shock

Thanks!

Yup it’s an OEM shock
by Mdielman
Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: ‘86 R80RT Rear Shock
Replies: 6
Views: 304

‘86 R80RT Rear Shock

Hi everyone, I’d like to powdercoat the spring on the rear suspension assembly, which requires removing the spring. When I try to unscrew the top eye bolt, the whole center shaft just spins. There doesn’t appear to be any point on the center shaft to grab leverage on. How are you supposed to take th...