Rear Shock 1st Gen

[Kernal]

Okay guys, I come here during my coffee break and frustration break.

I have the top bolt out, I have the bike on jack stands and all the weight off the rear shock. I cannot get the bottom bolt/pin to turn. I have liquid wrenched the entire area, short of getting the heat on it, does anyone have an idea before I get out the BFH and start swinging? Which isn't always a bad idea, but hopefully there is a better way.

[cimmer]

You might try BP Blaster on it. That helps sometimes and if that doesnt do it, I would be tempted to remove the whole shock assemble from under the bike and get it somewhere you can work on it. Might also be a good time to add some grease zerks to the pivot points. There is a tech article on that in the library. You should be able to live the swing arm in place but if you havent, grease the splines on the drive shaft also.

Good luck and it might just take that BFH to get it out.

Rick F.