changing front shock

[woody99]

I am looking for a video for changing the front shock on a 96 RT or similar bike, thanks for the help

 

[m_stock10506]

I am looking for a video for changing the front shock on a 96 RT or similar bike, thanks for the help

I just posted nearly the same question on another forum. You don't need one.

There are no tricks or special issues R & R the front shock on the R1100RT.

Here's what I did.
Bike on center stand. Place something about 1/2 or 3/4 inch under the front tire so it doesn't drop.
Drain enough gas from the tank so you can manage lifting it. I rode 200 miles.
Remove tupperware.
Remove gas tank, remove radio box first.
Loosen the horn mounting bolt enough so you can push the horn to the side.
Remove nut on shock top mount.
Remove nut and bolt at shock lower mount.
Pull lower end of shock forward and then out.