Front Shock Removal 2014 RT

paulR

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The front shock has started leaking on my RT LC, has anyone tackled the removal themselves? I’m going to try and get it repaired, can anyone recommend a good specialist? It’s an ESA one, made by Marzocchi.
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I took the front shock off a 1200rt oil head,easy enough to do,just strip the screen, lights and plastic panels off the front of the bike, wheel and mudguard, give your self room to work, don’t forget the bike is front end heavy, so support under the engine, take your time and don’t rush into it
I think I would replace with a Wilbers shock as they are a serviceable item
Post how you get on
 
As a RT owner just wondering what sort of mileage you have done on that shock.
 
Did a report with pictures on how I did it but it was in photobucket in 2013, ESA, ABS, and fuel strip all knackered, bought the one owner 10000 mile VGC bike for £3250 bypassed the ABS, road it for another 10000 mile then part exchanged for 1200RT LC and was given £6000 for it and yes I told the dearly what wasn’t working, good old Ian from Rainbow
 
My MOT guy did both front and rear on one last week He sent them(BMW OEM ) to Firefox Racing who did a good job if that helps :beerjug:
 
I was considering Firefox as they've been mentioned a few times on this site.
The previous owner racked up the miles commuting in to London, the bike has done about 43k miles.
I'm wondering if I have to strip any bodywork, is it possible to get the top bolt out without removing the fairing?
 
ive removed the shock from the GS LC you have to remove the bodywork and the tank bolts and slide the tank back a few inches to get to the top bolt..it might be a good idea to look on Ebay..i sold front and rear ESA shocks as new 3k mls for £400 you should pick one up for around £50, because that's all they are worth, poor build quality IMO
 
Remove front seat

Remove left engine spoiler

Remove left side panel

Remove left inside side panel

Remove left knee cover

Remove left speaker cover

Remove left stowage compartment

Remove left cover of fuel tank

Remove right engine spoiler

Remove right side panel

Remove right inside side panel

Remove right knee cover

Remove right speaker cover

Remove the right stowage compartment

Remove right fuel-tank cover

Remove centre fuel-tank cover

Remove fuel tank

Disengage left and right intake pipes

Disengage expansion tank for coolant

Remove right intake air pipe

Remove left intake air pipe

Remove the intake air silencer

Remove left bracket for engine spoiler

Remove right bracket for engine spoiler

Install engine lifter

Strap down the rear of the motorcycle.

Remove the cable tie securing the ESA cable to the frame rail.

Disconnect the electrical connector on the ESA wire.

Unclip the ESA wire from the 2 clips on the Lefthand side of the telelever arm.


Remove screw the front upper strut bolt, if necessary lifting the motorcycle further or lowering it until the load on the spring strut is relieved.


Remove the lower strut bolt from the telelever arm.


Slightly raise the motorcycle.


Work spring strut forward to remove .

Torque figures:
Strut upper and lower bolt = 56Nm with thread lock
 
Strewth! Thanks for that, I'll make I allocate plenty of time :)
 
I’ve ordered a second hand front shock off of EBay, it’s coming from Italy. Does anyone know if I’ll need to get it calibrated at a dealer or can I just bolt on the replacement and that’s it?
 
IS it an ESA unit? if so, for it to work properly it 'should' have a 're-learn'. However, I am with Dennis the Menace in as far as, bolt it on and see what happens. If it feels an ugly ride, pop it in for a software calibration.
My units had a recalibration and felt 'better' than they were before...however that is still a work in progress!
 
Yes, it is an ESA shock. Good advice, I'll get a feel for it first. Will it throw up an error code because I've fitted a new component?
 


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