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Talked to EPM, I do need to remove the preload hardware from the rear and ship to them. Hyper Pro progressive springs to replace the...

When they “blew out” it’s because I was “blowing in”. There was nothing explosive. As each piston blew out there was a little pop and...

Great comment!!!

No, no need to remove the rear tire and fender. Access under the swingarm for the lower bolts and through the sides for the upper bolt...

So, you didn't have to remove the entire rear fender? I am aware of two others who have removed the rear ES shock and both removed the...

Thanks for this and please keep us involved in this shock rebuild. It's amazing how little is known about the ES yet has been around for...

Small hydraulic line is indeed the stepped adjustable spring preload. Since you opened that system, on reassembly you'll need to bleed...

I have 103,400 miles on the bike. I probably should have done this last winter, but since nothing was leaking, I didn't.

How many miles on the suspension? I think ES owners are all looking for data points. TIA.

Good one

The FJR compression ratio is 10.8:1 -- a touch high, but theoretically possible for a mild-boost build with the right tune. There are...

I know I'd follow such a journey as it was written up.

Maybe because my fork oil needed replacement (second owner/42k miles) but I used 8w Motul. Fully geared up, 215 lbs., I noticed a major...

Done and thanks.

If it doesn’t end up being my final drive that’s the issue (or if it is I’ll rebuild/reshim) and pay it forward. This is by far the best...