Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Hi Folks
My current exploration of rear wheel axle issue has revealed another problem, rubber bush’s on both shock absorbers have perished. Is this a ‘buy new shocks’ situation or something I can get a motorcycle engineer to solve ? Sorry for being ‘high maintenance’ at this time.
My current exploration of rear wheel axle issue has revealed another problem, rubber bush’s on both shock absorbers have perished. Is this a ‘buy new shocks’ situation or something I can get a motorcycle engineer to solve ? Sorry for being ‘high maintenance’ at this time.
Re: Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Hi
Bush 4981-55, see here:
https://draganfly.co.uk/shop/68936/bush ... 5/#4981-55
Easily replaced with a long bolt and two appropriately sized sockets
Regards Mick
Bush 4981-55, see here:
https://draganfly.co.uk/shop/68936/bush ... 5/#4981-55
Easily replaced with a long bolt and two appropriately sized sockets
Regards Mick
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Re: Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Suggest that you replace top and bottom bushes in both shocks, looking at those ones.
Little bit of silicone lubricant to help them slide in.
(Washing up liquid will do, but rinse with plenty of water after installation)
Little bit of silicone lubricant to help them slide in.
(Washing up liquid will do, but rinse with plenty of water after installation)
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Re: Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Mick D wrote: Mon May 05, 2025 12:16 pm Hi
Bush 4981-55, see here:
https://draganfly.co.uk/shop/68936/bush ... 5/#4981-55
Easily replaced with a long bolt and two appropriately sized sockets
Regards Mick
Are they the same size top and bottom? and … as it’s the first time I will be trying this.. do you know of a good YouTube video showing how to do it ?
Re: Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Hi
They are the same size top and bottom. When you get the new bushes find a socket just bigger than the bush OD and a nut and bolt long enough to pass through the socket and bush. Thread the bolt through the bush and socket and tighten the bolt, the bush will be withdrawn into the socket. Reverse the procedure to fit the new bush, a bit of tyre soap or red rubber grease will help the bush slide in.
Regards Mick
Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je2Xzb7-BFE
They are the same size top and bottom. When you get the new bushes find a socket just bigger than the bush OD and a nut and bolt long enough to pass through the socket and bush. Thread the bolt through the bush and socket and tighten the bolt, the bush will be withdrawn into the socket. Reverse the procedure to fit the new bush, a bit of tyre soap or red rubber grease will help the bush slide in.
Regards Mick
Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je2Xzb7-BFE
Re: Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Really helpful… Will let you know how I get onMick D wrote: Mon May 05, 2025 1:56 pm Hi
They are the same size top and bottom. When you get the new bushes find a socket just bigger than the bush OD and a nut and bolt long enough to pass through the socket and bush. Thread the bolt through the bush and socket and tighten the bolt, the bush will be withdrawn into the socket. Reverse the procedure to fit the new bush, a bit of tyre soap or red rubber grease will help the bush slide in.
Regards Mick
Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je2Xzb7-BFE
Re: Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Success…. Now waiting for the rubber bushes.. thank you 
Re: Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Hi
What was the verdict on the sprocket movement?
Regards Mick
What was the verdict on the sprocket movement?
Regards Mick
Re: Rear Shock Absorbers NH Rubber Replacement
Mick D wrote: Tue May 06, 2025 4:25 pm Hi
What was the verdict on the sprocket movement?
Regards Mick
Well…….As suggested I was going to put back together and found the thread damaged on part ‘ SWINGING ARM STUB AXLE (4232-56)’ (see photo) so have ordered another one and am waiting for delivery to check if that solves the issue
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