Yamaha Ag 100 rear shock overhaul

[Haysie]

Hi guys,

I have been restoring a 1973 AG 100 and having trouble with the completely removing the rear shock parts. I can remove the top plate and spring but can't remove the bottom plate and height adjuster. I am thinking that the top mounting bolts on to the shock stem. Any tricks to removing the top mount? I have a 1973 Lt100 and it is a different shock altogether.

[cyclegod]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-DT100-DT125-DT175-CHROME-SPRING-REAR-SHOCK-SET-320mm-/291525503089?hash=item43e0462871

Might be cheaper in the long run

[LWC82PE]

Are you sure that the eye screws onto the shaft? Some of the OEM shocks have the eyes welded to the shafts and you can not remove them.

[Haysie]

Thanks. Yes I have been looking at replacements as well and it might be cheaper dealing with it that way.

Had a closer look and it doesn't look welded, but it certainly won't budge! I put the shaft in the vice and locked it down good, still won't budge. Looks like new shocks.

Steve

[LWC82PE]

If they are welded you wont necessarily see a 'weld bead'. They are often resistance welded together and it will just look liek 2 parts butt joined together. Even if they are screwed on they will usually have high strength threadlocker and will require a fair bit of heat as well as soft alloy clamps the correct size of the shaft to grip the shaft in a vise. If you can post photo of it then someone may be able to help you more with what you have, if not not take them to a shop or buy some new ones. I would be surprised if an AG100 had rebuildable/serviceable shocks.

[Tex]

Thanks for the link. I might look into getting some of these for my DT125. Don't you hate it when postage costs more than the product?! 

Tex