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14 November 2016

XT500 REAR SHOCK OVERHAUL #1

My XT500 rear shock absorbers are so rusty, it was time to give them some attention...

I made two temporary rear breakers:

My selfmade spring compressor tool, 3 euro material costs :)

Shocks are in good state, but dirty and very, very rusty..

Next step: cleaning & grinding:

Both are now derusted, ready for some paint: