How to remove the top bolt on a 2013 rear shock?

[odexplorer]

I am removing the rear shock on my 2013 fjr100. What is the trick to sliding out the top bolt?

The ABS plumbing is in the way... I figure I'd ask before trying anything!

 

[RossKean]

Line a flat on the bolt's hex head up with the flat of the ABS block.  Gently lever the block out of the way a bit using a long handled "persuader" (big screwdriver).  It is tight but can be done without damaging anything.  Make sure you don't lose the collar/bushing on that side!!  Sometimes doesn't come out with the bolt and you might not even notice!  I found it sitting on the floor just after putting it back together one time.  Took a while to figure out where it came from!

I am assuming that the non-ES Gen III isn't very different from my Gen II.

 

[odexplorer]

Thanks. It''s out! No mess... no fuss!

 

[odexplorer]

Quick response...Are you suffering from Corona cabin fever?

 

[RossKean]

Quick response...Are you suffering from Corona cabin fever?

Yep!  Just surfing and reading all the bad news!

Careful you get all the parts when you put it back!

 

[dcarver]

I recall using a dremel and making an access port in the bracket.

 

[YummYam]

Good luck with getting the nut back onto the end of that bolt. Had me pulling my hair out for a while a couple weeks back. 

 

[escapefjrtist]

GEN IIIs are different than GEN IIs. There's a couple brake line retainers that I remove to make more room when sliding the bolt out. Not too bad once that's done.

~G

 

[Niehart]

GEN IIIs are different than GEN IIs. There's a couple brake line retainers that I remove to make more room when sliding the bolt out. Not too bad once that's done.

~G

George is correct. And sometimes he says, "Give me the wrench and let me do it before you hurt yourself'"

A little tape inside the socket to hold the small retainer bolt when reinstalling makes it much easier.