How involved is this? Any gotchas to be aware of when loosening that section? I will prob install my tip over bars at the same time. Getting ready to swap what I think is my original for an RT rebuild (spring+valves) so hoping to see some improvement on the ride.
No gotchas just swapping the shock and reversing the direction of the lower shock bolt but if you install tip over bars don't remove both of the original fixing bolts at the same time because the rear subframe can sag on that side and be a bear to realign it and then thread the first bolt back in.
I was able to remove the lower bolt by removing the upper shock bolt first which allowed the swingarm to drop down to where the lower shock bolt lined up with a void in the webbing of the peg bracket. I never needed to loosen the peg bracket... bolt just slid out. Reversed it on reinstallation.
I will probably try this and if it's straightforward, I may also reinstall the bolt that way. My guess is it's to prevent the bolt from being completely free of the shock in the event of the nut loosening or coming off under normal use? Same way aircraft bolts 'should' be installed, in/down/aft, when able? There's probably some sort of nut retention in play as well, haven't looked at it closely but either Nylock or thread lock, just guessing. I'll find out when I get to it.
@dduelin gave you the gotcha that I would have said. Take your time, it’s easy.
