DISMANTLING SHOCK ABSORBERS Hitchcocks （拆除减震器希区柯克）.pdf

DISMANTLING SHOCK ABSORBERS Shock absorbers require very little attention. They support the machine and iron out the bumps without need for regular servicing. However, even though damper units are not serviceable, there are occasions when it is necessary to dismantle the units. You may decide to fit covers different from standard, chrome and black covers are available. You may remove the covers altogether, leaving the springs exposed. Another option is to fit dual rate springs, available for certain models. These springs give a softer ride and improved road holding. New springs ought to be fitted when the springs have ‘set’ by more than 1/4 inch. Any of these jobs will require dismantling the shock absorber units. A spring compressor fitted to a shock absorber, showing cloth wrapped round the unit to prevent damage to paintwork. A useful but expensive tool — in most cases a good strong arm will be able to compress the springs sufficiently without this device! There are three basic methods for dismantling shock absorbers fitted to Royal Enfields. The first is to dismantle the unit by removing a single collar or pair of collets from the top of the upper shrouds. The second method involves slackening off a locknut, out of sight under the top shroud. The third method apply to very first Enfield units. Remember, Royal Enfield were the pioneers of the swinging arm rear suspension set up and developed the spring box shock absorber as part of that project. We’ll return to these early