removing ohlins front suspension

[steveh]

Has anyone done this in the past, any tips?

The BMW OE shock as an allen key at the top to and prevent the shock body turning when you remove the top nut. The ohlins unit doesn't have this, any tips to stop the shock turning when you undo the top nut?

Thanks

Steve

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Can you get a 'wizzzzy' (air) gun on the top nut to shock it loose?

Andres

 

[steveh]

I've only got standard handy tools, i.e. socket set etc no airlines unfortunately

 

[albatross]

Hi
had similar problem on fitting Wilbers to 1150GS.
Wilbers have a , if I am right, size 34 nut topend to hold the stem from turning
when you tighten the top.However you need to get into the narrow part
of frame bulkhead from underneath and thats very difficult without special tool.
I ended up heating and bending a size 34 spanner
Have a look if there is any way to counterhold the stem.
It actually didnt need a lot of torque
Albatross

 

[Bobbin-Man]

If you're removing it to sell it .... I could be interested

 

[Bendy toy]

Don't forget to heat the threaded end to loosen the thread lock.

Use a sharp flat bladed screw driver to wedge under the nut as you turn it. Or if it will get into place wedge between the shock top and mounting bracket.

If the thread pokes through far enough, try a mole grip with aluminium sheet under the jaws to protect the threads.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Look closely at the Ohlins top. It has two flats that you can get a wrench on. Use a wrench, preferably a ratcheting spanner type, to break it loose. Typically you can torque it sufficiently with a socket.

This may help: http://jvbproductions.com/Ohlins_Shock_Install.html