How do I get my spring off (its too tight)
- Thread starter tmrRACING
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Crank on the preload and constrain the spring with multiple cable ties. And be careful when you're cutting the cable ties after removal!
Freakin brilliant. Never thought of using those before. good tip
The easiest way to compress the spring for zip ties or hose clamps or whatever is to sit on the bike (with shock installed of course).
that's what she said. lol.
Sit on the bike, have friend add a few zip ties....... cakewalk... also classic issue with manitou spring
take it out to a nice dinner, have a bottle of wine, then take it back to your place.
Have a friend sit on the bike, while another friend puts on the zip ties. You need to stand back barking orders, and drink a beer.
what he said
If the above fails, take it to a motorcycle shop they have spring clamps that fit bike shocks, charged me 8 bucks mine was super tight! took 5 mins.
THIS^. My blazer has a spring in the door for opening/closing. Bought the little spring clamp and was a piece of cake to re-install. Would pay for a bike shop to have one these days.
I have that door spring tool.... its a really nice tool to have.
Would be nice to see something like this specifically for bikes.... but for the most part its just the Manitou springs that have this issue.
2 channel locks and another buddy helping you...
I want to watch this one.........
Seriously though.... couple heavy duty zip ties, start them on the spring, sit on bike and tighten the ties.... spring is loose. SImple and safe.
Easier than walking...right Mike?
being drunk is prerequisite right?
Man..... If only I could slap you right nowEasier than walking...right Mike?
LOL no sober is intresting too... I loaded a spring too long for a shock years ago and channel locks worked great.
File the manipoo under G?
a good/safe way to release the spring from the zip ties would be to put it in a large vice, compress it more to release the zip ties, then back it off with the screw. a cooler way would be to attach some projectile to one end, attach the other end to an immovable object then cut the zip tie with some dikes.
sooo doing that when I get home tonight.
