No need for all this work just to swap springs. Back your preload ring off to where the spring has plenty of vertical movement. Take the 2 bolts out at the bottom like he does. Push the spring up and remove the circlip and washer at the bottom of the shock. Just pull the spring out from the bottom. 5 minute job.
I never had a linkage dirt bike, thank you for this video. however it seemed like the spring would slide off thru the bottom. two bolts like mentioned prior and came out easy, just need to support rear tire.
Hello my friend. Please re-do the video. I almost followed your advice , thankfully someday in the comments noted that you do not need to remove the shock and spring. Or the swing arm. Or the chain. This video creates all this extra work for nothing Just take of those 2 bottom bolts and remove spring. Slide the spring down. It literally took me 6 mins. No need to remove chain , swing arm or anything just do everything on the bike. Less chance of doing damage. Thanks for your efforts but if you’re wrong you shouldn’t keep this post up. Please don’t get me wrong. Your presentation itself is excellent. Just that most of don’t want to pull half the bike apart if we don’t have to.
thank gosh i read thru the comments - i had assumed what you wrote but then i started seeing video's of swing arm removal. Others also cite swinging the subframe out of the way as well. plan to JUST remove the spring not the shock.
Just swapped my shock out on my 2015 Husqvarna te250... used this method... all done in approx 45mins, including a coffee and a smoke. Thanks for the short tutorial.
I never had a linkage dirt bike, thank you for this video. however it seemed like the spring would slide off thru the bottom. bottom two bolts like mentioned prior and came out easy, just need to support rear tire. no need to take swingarm off or the top shock bolt. thanks again for video though!!
Did you have a skid plate with linkage guard you had to remove as well? I need to replace my spring and pretty sure my skid plate will need to come off and because Of that so will my pipe. (Skid plate can’t be removed otherwise) won’t be as clean cut and short as this one.
This is not the way you want to replace the rear spring. You can simply remove two linkage bolts, and the circlip from under the spring retainer to remove and replace the spring.
It's actually faster to pull it out through the massive hole where you see the shock reservoir. You might have to remove the silencer, but that's WAY better than removing the swingarm.
Good job on the install and video!I just picked up a 2018 250XC, will be re-springing as well, I'm about your size...what spring rate did you change to?
It felt like it was broken before, way too low and unresponsive so it's a huge improvement. As for the front I just ride 150psi on technical offroad and 160psi on the track (or endurocross).
I got it from my ktm dealer (had a good deal on parts when I bought the bike). There are many charts on the web that will help selecting the right size depending on weight / experience / intended use.
I like to be able to use different pressures for different uses (in my case MX track and enduro/woods riding). So far I can't complain, but I can't really compare to the spring forks that I had on the other bike. They are so different, the 300xc feels a lot lighter than the 500excf.
I have a 2006 250 XCW. I will be buying a 18 300 but I can't decide between the XC or XCW. My debate is really between the XPLOR or AER fork. Don't really care either way on the other differences like wide ratio trans, lights, linkage vs PDS. I am a woods rider, and I'm a big guy. Just wondering what it takes to make the AER forks great? Just add more pressure if you weigh more, or do you have to send them out for revalves too?
I only adjust the air pressure, but it's still new to me. at 220 pounds I was using 150psi in the woods and 160psi on the track. Now I gained some weight so I might have to adjust (or lose it but it's not easy)
No need for all this work just to swap springs. Back your preload ring off to where the spring has plenty of vertical movement. Take the 2 bolts out at the bottom like he does. Push the spring up and remove the circlip and washer at the bottom of the shock. Just pull the spring out from the bottom. 5 minute job.
Any videos on this?
Yeah dude! We need more info hahahah
I never had a linkage dirt bike, thank you for this video. however it seemed like the spring would slide off thru the bottom. two bolts like mentioned prior and came out easy, just need to support rear tire.
Excellent tip ! Took me 12 min but I don't have the proper spanner ! Thanks a bunch !
2019 350 XCF
Hello my friend. Please re-do the video. I almost followed your advice , thankfully someday in the comments noted that you do not need to remove the shock and spring. Or the swing arm. Or the chain. This video creates all this extra work for nothing Just take of those 2 bottom bolts and remove spring. Slide the spring down. It literally took me 6 mins. No need to remove chain , swing arm or anything just do everything on the bike. Less chance of doing damage. Thanks for your efforts but if you’re wrong you shouldn’t keep this post up. Please don’t get me wrong. Your presentation itself is excellent. Just that most of don’t want to pull half the bike apart if we don’t have to.
thank gosh i read thru the comments - i had assumed what you wrote but then i started seeing video's of swing arm removal. Others also cite swinging the subframe out of the way as well. plan to JUST remove the spring not the shock.
Just swapped my shock out on my 2015 Husqvarna te250... used this method... all done in approx 45mins, including a coffee and a smoke. Thanks for the short tutorial.
Changed the spring on my '18 FX 350 today and couldn't figure out how to get the spring off. Your video was spot on - thanks!
Thanks a ton for having an easy to follow "how to"...just swapped my rear spring today...was easier than I expected!!
Never thought of pulling swing arm bolt to get access to pull shock off. I always took the sub frame off and pull shock up and out.
SkinnySkinch Thats how i do it as well
I saw another video who removed the Exhaust End pipe to take the shock off
I pulled my sub frame as well on my Husqvarna te300.
Thank you, that was extremely helpful in showing me how to remove my rear shock!
Great video, just swapped out the spring on my '17 300xc and this was a helpful guide. Thanks for sharing.
From your neighbor to the south that is a killer graphic kit!
thanks, I made it using motocal (I used them a few times)
I never had a linkage dirt bike, thank you for this video. however it seemed like the spring would slide off thru the bottom. bottom two bolts like mentioned prior and came out easy, just need to support rear tire. no need to take swingarm off or the top shock bolt. thanks again for video though!!
Good vid. I'm buying a used bike and I'll need to swap the spring out. Don't want to take it to the shop.
Don’t need to remove swingarm, or bolt, just leverage the swingarm up
Very helpful, thanks 4 posting.
Thanks. This got me through it
Did you have a skid plate with linkage guard you had to remove as well? I need to replace my spring and pretty sure my skid plate will need to come off and because Of that so will my pipe. (Skid plate can’t be removed otherwise) won’t be as clean cut and short as this one.
Great step by step, thank you.
now take that swingarm bolt back out and grease it up before reinstalling that will seize solid with no grease been there done that
Good point
This is not the way you want to replace the rear spring. You can simply remove two linkage bolts, and the circlip from under the spring retainer to remove and replace the spring.
could you drop a video link how to do that or pictures?
Wouldnt it be faster and easier to just lift the subframe??
It's actually faster to pull it out through the massive hole where you see the shock reservoir. You might have to remove the silencer, but that's WAY better than removing the swingarm.
The fastest way is do not remove the shock, just remove the spring
Hello , which spring i need to use ? I m 90 -92 kg ? Thank you
Good job on the install and video!I just picked up a 2018 250XC, will be re-springing as well, I'm about your size...what spring rate did you change to?
Did you find a shock rate table for your weight?
How did it change your riding experience, with the stronger spring? Are you going to do the front springs?
It felt like it was broken before, way too low and unresponsive so it's a huge improvement. As for the front I just ride 150psi on technical offroad and 160psi on the track (or endurocross).
You can flip the sub frame up much easier
Derryl, are you referring to pivoting the entire sub frame up?
Where did you get your heavy duty spring from? And what size did you go for? I’m 130kg and want to upgrade mine too!
I got it from my ktm dealer (had a good deal on parts when I bought the bike). There are many charts on the web that will help selecting the right size depending on weight / experience / intended use.
@@lcrx121 where are those charts? Can find
How do you like the AER forks?
I like to be able to use different pressures for different uses (in my case MX track and enduro/woods riding). So far I can't complain, but I can't really compare to the spring forks that I had on the other bike. They are so different, the 300xc feels a lot lighter than the 500excf.
I have a 2006 250 XCW. I will be buying a 18 300 but I can't decide between the XC or XCW. My debate is really between the XPLOR or AER fork. Don't really care either way on the other differences like wide ratio trans, lights, linkage vs PDS. I am a woods rider, and I'm a big guy. Just wondering what it takes to make the AER forks great? Just add more pressure if you weigh more, or do you have to send them out for revalves too?
I only adjust the air pressure, but it's still new to me. at 220 pounds I was using 150psi in the woods and 160psi on the track. Now I gained some weight so I might have to adjust (or lose it but it's not easy)
Excellent video. Thanks!
Would this work on a 2017 FC450?
Yes
just asking here. you put a 51 260 on there, how much do you weigh?
In the past year between 220 and 240 without gear
Ive got a 42 260 stock and weigh 210, got my hands on a 42 247 should I use it?
How is the 51 260 spring working out for you?
I need a bigger spring for my 2019 300 XC. What WP spring would I need for my weight of 230 lbs. With all my gear on?
Not sure, there's a few online tables you can check or ask your shop when you order.
Go to Jeff Slavens excellent site, know your ride weight (you and all of your gear) and order off of the chart. TaDa!
How tall are you? how fast are you, what classification? Do you like your ride soft or stiff? Is your bike 'lowered'? How old are you? All factors.