RX3: How to Clean and Grease the Lower Shock Linkage

SpudRider · 11-08-2015, 01:19 AM

It is important to clean and grease the lower shock linkage every 10,000 miles. Otherwise, you can damage the bearings, and possibly damage the shock linkage.

With 12,000 miles on the odometer, I performed this service on my Zongshen RX3.

In order to remove the lower shock linkage, you must first remove all weight from the rear wheel. You can either employ your center stand, or you can use a jack to accomplish this goal. Since my bike doesn't have a center stand, I raised the rear wheel by supporting the bike on a jack, and the side stand.

Once the rear wheel is lifted, I always remove the wheel. This gives me much more space to loosen/tighten bolts, and also facilitates lifting the swingarm to align bolt holes, et cetera.

11-08-2015, 01:19 AM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	RX3: How to Clean and Grease the Lower Shock Linkage It is important to clean and grease the lower shock linkage every 10,000 miles. Otherwise, you can damage the bearings, and possibly damage the shock linkage. With 12,000 miles on the odometer, I performed this service on my Zongshen RX3. In order to remove the lower shock linkage, you must first remove all weight from the rear wheel. You can either employ your center stand, or you can use a jack to accomplish this goal. Since my bike doesn't have a center stand, I raised the rear wheel by supporting the bike on a jack, and the side stand. Once the rear wheel is lifted, I always remove the wheel. This gives me much more space to loosen/tighten bolts, and also facilitates lifting the swingarm to align bolt holes, et cetera. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 Last edited by SpudRider; 11-08-2015 at 01:59 AM.
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