Huangsong 200gy Rear Shock install

[larrybr45]

I am still working through assembly with no manual. I have a dangling metal piece next to rear tire I assume must be hooked up to shock. The shock is connected to a metal piece that has 4 holes in it. One of the holes has a bolt attached to the engine side of the bike. The middle hole has a bolt that the shock is attached to. And there are two holes (I believe) open.

How in the world do I attach the shock, anybody have pictures?

thanks so much :oops:

[Weldangrind]

It sounds like you're describing a shock link. When monoshock suspensions were first developed, most manufacturers mounted the shock directly to the swingarm. As design improved, a link-style suspension was used, and it mounts to the swingarm and frame via a dogbone-shaped link under the swingarm. Such a link allows you to alter ride height by changing the link length.

I think that Husaberg has gone back to the direct swingarm mount. Either design can work just fine.

Can you post a pic of the items you're struggling with? We need to be certain that you're assembling a link-style system before we can guide you.

[sallzy]

You can also check out www.roketa.com, click on the dirt bike and there will be a link for the assembly manual. It isn't great but it is better than nothing. Hope this helps. There's also a link for the owners manual and circuit diagram.

[larrybr45]

Hopefully you can see this ok, this is my first time trying photobucket. There is a dog bone type metal piece dangling


http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...1/110_1172.jpg

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[Weldangrind]

That is a lowering link. Read this thread for general info about how it works: http://chinariders.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=9602&star t=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=lowering]Lowering Link[/url]

It looks to me like the dogbone attaches to the bottom of the triangle, but I can't be sure. I have a bike that is similar, so I'll take a look and photograph it if it is helpful.

[katoranger]

I believe that the dog bone part goes where you have the shock mounted and the shock drops down to the lower holes in that bracket. I may be wrong though.

[Weldangrind]

That does make sense.

[katoranger]

This pic may help. I stole it from the lowering link thread. See I may be wrong.

[larrybr45]

The picture helped a lot, thanks!

If I understand correctly, do I simply loosen the bolts on the engine and shock and move the triangle piece up a little and insert the screw from the dogbone in it like your picture? Is it that easy, or is there a lot of tension or something, any tricks? Just so far, nothing has been that simple and easy, there always seems to be a catch.

thanks

[larrybr45]

Just checking again. Before I started, just wanted to check, is it is easy to do as your picture suggests? Just loosen bolts, move up triangle piece and put dog bone in open hole in triangle piece and then put bolt in and tighten.

Seems like there might be a lot of tension.

thanks
larry
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[Weldangrind]

Larry, I think there'd be quite a bit of tension if the bike is on the ground. The last time I did maintenance on my suspension link, I supported the frame on a stand. You could probably fashion a stand out of 2x4 lumber, or even use a milk crate. Be very careful, and strap the frame to whatever you use.

Harbor Freight has a cheap stand that does the trick. Check it out: Motorcycle Stand. It's on sale for $29.99 right now, but you can apply a 20% discount to that. Discount coupons are available in most major automotive magazines, or you could likely find one to print on the HF site.

[SpudRider]

As usual, Weldangrind is correct. You need to get the weight off the rear wheel before you can do any work on the rear suspension.

Spud

[chrisdigital20]

Nothing has to be loosened. Just pick the frame up and align the link to the bolt holes. And for good suspension action, take every pivot bushing apart and grease the hell out them or they will bind.