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Can you rebuild a rear mono shock on 1987 Suzuki rm250?

How to Rebuild a Rear Mono Shock on a 1987 Suzuki RM250

1. Gather the necessary tools and parts.

You will need:

* A socket set

* A wrench set

* A screwdriver set

* A pair of pliers

* A hammer

* A punch

* Replacement shock absorbers

* Shock absorber fluid

* A funnel

* A clean rag

2. Remove the rear shock from the motorcycle.

* Loosen the top nut on the shock absorber.

* Loosen the bottom nut on the shock absorber.

* Pull the shock absorber out of the motorcycle.

3. Disassemble the shock absorber.

* Remove the top cap of the shock absorber.

* Remove the piston and rod assembly from the shock absorber.

* Remove the old shock absorber fluid from the shock absorber.

* Clean all of the parts of the shock absorber.

4. Reassemble the shock absorber.

* Install the new shock absorber fluid in the shock absorber.

* Insert the piston and rod assembly into the shock absorber.

* Install the top cap of the shock absorber.

5. Install the rear shock back on the motorcycle.

* Insert the shock absorber into the motorcycle.

* Tighten the bottom nut on the shock absorber.

* Tighten the top nut on the shock absorber.

6. Test the rear shock.

* Bounce up and down on the motorcycle to test the rear shock.

* The rear shock should be firm, but not too stiff.

If you are not comfortable rebuilding the rear shock yourself, you can take it to a professional motorcycle mechanic to have it done.