[xlsupreme]

I have a 2005 Epic, and I'm trying to remove the rear shock to have it serviced. I can't get the bolt out of the main pivot. I don't see any circlips, and before I press it out I thought I'd ask here to make sure I'm not missing anything.

 

[xlsupreme]

Some dirt / never being removed had seized up the bolt, making it hard to remove. I had someone move the rear triangle through its motion while I gave a few harder smacks on the bolt's end, and everything worked out.

I know it's a simple thing, but you always want to be sure. I'm sure everyone who's done this before is rolling their eyes right now haha.

 

[jonKranked]

i'm rolling my eyes.


rubber mallet and a rod/big screwdrive generally does the trick.


though I recently had to remove a bent shock mount bolt AND bent hardware from on of my bikes. THAT was tricky.

 

[sanjuro]

I'm not too surprised an older bike is going to have some difficulty removing pivots. Keep in mind you should probably clean all the pivots every year, 6 years later is sub-optimal.