Removing front ESA shock on GSA

[Toby]

I have done a search but cannot find help.

Is there a nack to removing the front shock on a GSA?

With it all disconnected the shock is about 10mm longer than the gap between the top yolk and the bottom yolk at its lowest. The ESA shock is longer than the standard unit.

Can anyone help?

 

[ghiribizzo]

Take the plastic alternator cover off.
The shock does come out once one side and the centre engine bar is out the way.

 

[Toby]

Thanks for the info Ghiribizzo.
What a pallava, no wonder dealers charge so much.

 

[Bendy toy]

If it's a GSA be sure the petrol tank has minimal fuel. Too much weight and the tank flexes and the rear mounting bolts wont go in however hard you try.