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Help YDS3 Shocks

Discussion in 'Yamaha 250cc 2 Strokes' started by Fernstail, Feb 27, 2022.

  1. Fernstail

    Fernstail Active Member

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    Just wondering,
    Can the shock absorbers on my 65 YDS 3 be dismantled and rebuilt ?
    Mine need re-chroming and the shrouds painted .
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Yes, but at the moment cannot remember how.
    Can you give me a picture of one to jog my memory.
     
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    Here 'tis mate ... thanks

    Shock RHS.JPG
     
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    Ok, to get them apart will involve pushing the blue shroud down to expose the shaft with the nut and holding the nut while unscrewing the top mounting eye.
    First drop the spring preload down to softest setting (it is on hardest at the moment).
    Then you may have to make some sort of a clamp/puller to compress the spring to allow you to get the eye off, after which the spring will come off the top of the shock body.
    These shocks were not great when new, so unless you are doing a 100% rebuild then looking for replacements might be a better option.
     
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    Good man Murdo many thanks to you.. I'm a good way off getting to that part of the restoration,but it's good to know that the dismantling is do able.I'll take onboard your words about better replacements too.At the moment,I'm concentrating on work to get the engine started..a lot to do in this respect.. cheers mate,
     
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