Hi, I've been thinking about changing the rear suspension on my Thruxton S because I can get a good deal on some Bitubo WME units. I thought I'd get a couple of quotes from main dealers to fit them as I don't have a paddock stand. Both quoted half an hour labour and £50, to essentially remove 4 bolts then do them up again. Maybe the lowest default is 30 mins. Anyway, if I go ahead I'll do it myself, I've replaced twin unit rear suspension before just on the sidestand, can see no reason I can't do it that way on the Thruxton? Cheers
You don’t need a paddock stand mate just do one side at a time. Bottom out first and top in last. 15 min max
Thanks Glyn, That's pretty much what I figured, did the same on my Bonnie, you just have to lift the frame slightly to get the top in if I remember right.
Italy has shut down for August so at least 4 to 5 weeks before I can get the shocks. Saw an online Thruxton R manual that recommends getting new bolts top and bottom if they are removed, seems a bit overkill to me. Cheers
