MonkeyJim Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 hi all I posted this under the 'bikes and projects' thread but the workshop section might be a more appropriate place to ask for help from the PB massif. I'm servicing the k6 'thou and my plans include removing the swingarm and rear suspension linkages to give the whole shebang some fresh grease. the bike's now 6 years and 20+k miles old and I don't think it's ever been done. the clymer manual I've got states the sidestand has to be removed, in order to remove the bolt that holds the suspension linkage (aka cushion lever) to the frame. But it looks like removing the sidestand is going to be a right bugger, there's two bolts on the back which hold the mounting plate to the frame, and they're virtually impossible to access by the looks of things. then, to contradict that, the suzuki workshop manual says 'remove the side-stand NOTE: it is not necessary to remove the sidestand, unless when replacing the cushion lever' I'm confused. anyone tackled this job before? ta muchly in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 The two manuals don't contradict each other - both say the sidestand has to be removed if the "cushion lever" is being removed/replaced. Thanks for clarifying Mike. in which case, it's going to be a right bastard of a job. I'm not even sure I can get a hex bit on a ratchet in there! has anyone done this job before? any hints or tips gratefully received.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyzx6r Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Does it mean remove the swingarm first, then sidestand second and cushion lever last?? Having the swinger out the way might give you the space to get the sidestand off easily then whip the cushion lever off grease it up and Roberts your mothers brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Does it mean remove the swingarm first, then sidestand second and cushion lever last?? Having the swinger out the way might give you the space to get the sidestand off easily then whip the cushion lever off grease it up and Roberts your mothers brother. Hmmmm..... I don't think so. Both the manuals (clymer & suzuki) say first thing is to 'remove the sidestand' but I think you're right though, it will probably be easier with the swingarm out of the way. I was thinking I'd remove that first anyway, as it will make getting to the linkages easier too. I'll have a crack at it and see how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Those sidestand bolts are prone to shearing, caution is recommended Ta muchly for the warning. and they will be absolute f***ers to deal with if they do shear, by the look of them. I'm going to see how far I can go by leaving the sidestand in situ, and then re-assess if needs be.... ....expect my next thread to be titled 'How to deal with sheared sidestand bolts?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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