Suzuki DR650SE Rear Linkage Greasing and Shock Refitting

Before I refitted the rear shock I decided to grease the rear suspension linkage. Suzuki are not overly generous with the grease so its a good move to lubricate the rear linkage as protection against corrosion and wear. Rear shock just dropped in and was an easy job.

[@jackheinemann1994]

cool vid, it was good to see how they are assembled to from the factory, the fiche has a few errors in it. I did this same job today, my bike has 53000k on it, 2004 model. I don't think this has ever been done, old mate who i bought it off greased it up when he rebuilt the bike, but im certain it was original before that, the bike had its original wheel bearings!. the torques really arnt a set in stone thing, as long as they are tight, your not going to over torque those puppies, and even if you did it wont matter anyway, you dont want them coming loose

[@lifelongmotorcycling]

I could not believe how dry the linkages were.
I should have done the swinging arm at the same time! Next time 😀
Thanks for the comment.

[@ParallelCamper]

Very nice to see the components broken down. This can be a good reference for any future projects I might take on. Suzuki should be grateful for the GO Fund Me to provide them with grease. Thanks!

[@Dastardly_X]

Nice tips,
Thanks 🌟

[@brymanable]

Q : Would putting grease on the pivot bushing attack Dust and wear out your bushing faster ?

[@lifelongmotorcycling]

Good question.
There are probably two parts to this:
1) between bolt and bushing: this will keep corrosion out of the area ensuring longevity. I've seen the bolt get pretty rusting inside the bushing if insufficient grease.
2) between bushing and pivot: there is a very small amount of grease applied at the factory. Grease will help keep dirt out of the pivot and ensure that the pivot has a longer life. Having metal on metal would wear quicker - especially if dirt gets in. Ideally there should be a grease nipple to drive dirt out and replenish the grease - but there isn't. The grease stops the dirt at the edge of pivot and it shouldn't get inside.
Trust that this helps 👍