Uni Trak Shock Linkage Lubrication: Difference between revisions

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'''Caution:''' There are better/safer ways to do this than shown here. Use EXTREME CAUTION when supporting the bike in this manner, or serious injury could result. Ideally, someone to steady the bike would have been helpful, but 'cheap labor' was not available for this article.

'''Why jackstands?''' The bolt that holds the suspension linkage to the frame will not clear the center stand. The center stand does not need to be removed, just in the 'up' position. When it is 'down' it covers the front bolt on the linkage. If you can find a secure way to hold up the rear of the bike using the grab bar, go ahead. Using secondary support with jackstands (as described) and a jack under the engine is still highly recommended.

'''Why jackstands?''' The bolt that holds the suspension linkage to the frame will not clear the center stand. The center stand does not need to be removed, just in the 'up' position. When it is 'down' it covers the front bolt on the linkage. If you can find a secure way to hold up the rear of the bike using the grab bar, go ahead. Using secondary support with jackstands (as described) and a jack under the engine is still highly recommended. The straps on the front are for stabilizing the bike only; don't lift it by the bars.

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 '''Caution:''' There are better/safer ways to do this than shown here. Use EXTREME CAUTION when supporting the bike in this manner, or serious injury could result.  Ideally, someone to steady the bike would have been helpful, but 'cheap labor' was not available for this article.
-'''Why jackstands?''' The bolt that holds the suspension linkage to the frame will not clear the center stand. The center stand does not need to be removed, just in the 'up' position. When it is 'down' it covers the front bolt on the linkage. If you can find a secure way to hold up the rear of the bike using the grab bar, go ahead. Using secondary support with jackstands (as described) and a jack under the engine is still highly recommended.
+'''Why jackstands?''' The bolt that holds the suspension linkage to the frame will not clear the center stand. The center stand does not need to be removed, just in the 'up' position. When it is 'down' it covers the front bolt on the linkage. If you can find a secure way to hold up the rear of the bike using the grab bar, go ahead. Using secondary support with jackstands (as described) and a jack under the engine is still highly recommended. The straps on the front are for stabilizing the bike only; don't lift it by the bars.
+[[image:EX250_SuspensionMaintenance_05.jpg|150px]]
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