Rear Shock Removal - KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas dirt bikes with linkage rear shocks

Rear Shock Removal - KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas dirt bikes with linkage rear suspension.
We take you through the process of removing the rear shock from KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas dirt bikes with linkage rear suspension.
We get quite a few calls from customers that are confused or struggling with rear shock removal. However, the procedure is quite easy once you understand some simple steps.
Basic Steps (please watch video for step-by-step instructions)
0:00 Intro
0:41 Remove rear wheel
1:14 Take off frame protectors
1:41 Disconnect swingarm
5:00 Remove shock
5:21 Outro
While your bike is disassembled, we recommend inspecting and greasing the linkage and swingarm pivot bearings.
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[@ramthis436]

Just used this video to get my suspension packaged up and sent your way. Piece of cake!

[@KreftMoto]

Glad it helped Gordon!

[@Papparratzi]

Thanks for saving me at least an hour

[@DegenerateWarrior]

Thanks for the video. Very easy to do with your walkthrough. Thanks

[@DeadEnduro]

Thanks for the video. I always thought that I had to remove the silencer. Now I have one less step to do.

[@abpob6052]

Good job Matt. Well done. I have very much appreciated all the tech help you have given me and fellow riders with our Kreft RC suspension components. If you race multiple disciplines on KTM/Husqvarna there is no finer suspension upgrade than Kreft RC. BTW, that baby blue color scheme and Kreft graphics are outstanding.

[@coastalenduro]

Excellent video, thanks for putting this together.

[@chrischow3458]

Just watched this video as I have to remove mine today. Never removed one before but I feel much better after watching this. You explained and showed me clearly enough for me to do this on my own. Thank you! I’ve also subscribed to you channel for future videos

[@KreftMoto]

Hey Chris! We're happy to stoked to hear the video helped! We definitely have more videos in the pipeline so stay tuned!

[@punisher660]

I appreciate people putting videos like this together, BUT... you made this way more complicated than it needed to be. Pull the mudflap, undo the linkage, undo the top bolt...the shock will drop strait down. With the mudflap removed, pull the shock through the opening. I completed the process in about 10 min and only had to remove 3 bolts (plus the mudflap screws).

[@Bisse_Elison]

Your way is smarter !

[@christopherevans4978]

I have never serviced the linkage or swing arm so prob good to grease it all anyway but that’s just me

[@HvGxdwarf1701]

Thanks for a great tutorial! Gonna pick up a gasgas 125 saturday :D Would really appreciate any maintenance tips to keep it healthy

[@itolond]

is it relatively straight forward to replace the bumper stop - mine has perished

[@mschumaker1]

I don't do all that work to remove the swingarm. I remove the upper & lower shock bolt, pull the silencer (two small bolts), the seat and tank, and raise the subframe a bit and shock comes out the the top

[@johnkeen1805]

Can someone tell me what workshop stand that is?

[@mattg3340]

Pit Posse scissor lift (w/casters version). Best stand we've found!

[@davidbeauvais1364]

This tutorial is why they are out of business jeez

[@enmerdeur]

Lawdy mamma just pivot the subframe up. Much easier.

[@salsarosdave]

That’s how I remember removing mine way back when I had a 2 stroke Kawasaki and Honda. You think that’ll work on these bikes?