Replace the Front Shock on an R1150rt
Removing and installing the shocks on an RT is as easy as it gets. It shouldn't take more than 1.5 hrs from start to finish for both shocks. (Note that these instructions were written for an 1150RT but are similar for many models)
Steps
- Put the bike on the center stand.
- Remove bodywork, both left and right sides.
- Remove the air intake tubes.
- If installed with stock radio box, this will also need to be removed from the tank to allow tank to be moved back and give easy access for shock replacement.
- Remove bolt that secures the tank.
- Slide the tank back to expose the upper mount using caution not to kink the fuel lines.
- Remove the nut and rubber grommet from the upper shock mount. (the front tire will slowly droop to the floor)
- Remove the lower shock bolt and pull the shock down and out of it's upper mount.
- Remove the rubber grommet from the old shock and install it on the new shock (if applicable)
- That's it, repeat steps in reverse to install.
Tips
- It helps to have a nearly empty gas tank so that it doesn't weigh so much and is easy to move.
