TimeBombAZ
Wizard
Anyone have a write up on this?
Installing Dogbones?
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va_rider
Wizard
bike on centerstand... support rear wheel with a 2x4 and a few small shims....unbolt dogbones... smack bolts with a screwdriver / punch and a hammer... remove bolts... install top side of new dogbones... raise / lower rear wheel until bolt holes line up... install lower bolt... tighten everything back up.
BroHay
Stihl Loves Trees
****special note***** if you are using a rear stand, in lieu of your center stand, you may experience the following:
use the center stand or block the frame.....to avoid the above.....other than that, if they are homemade bones, make sure the holes are the same way to that whatever forces are at play, are distributed as evenly as possible.
- binding
- loss of temper
- spewing expletives
- excessive drinking
- possibility of the cops being called
- possible admittance to a mental ward
- ......feel free to add more....
use the center stand or block the frame.....to avoid the above.....other than that, if they are homemade bones, make sure the holes are the same way to that whatever forces are at play, are distributed as evenly as possible.
va_rider
Wizard
Adam... don't tell me that you removed dogbone bolts while on the rear stand...
BroHay
Stihl Loves Trees
I may have done the first bolt upon the very first night of ever using a rear stand....:nerd: THEN, I realised my error, and it was business as usual.
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TimeBombAZ
Wizard
So, how the hell do you get the bolt off? It's a 17mm, right? Those things must have been tightened by He-man.
FZ1inTX
Adminstrator
Impact wrench is your best friend there. 
va_rider
Wizard
Step 1: Go to parts store, buy a can of PB Blaster.
Step 2: Go buy 12pack of your favorite beer.
Step 3: Spray bolts with PB Blaster.
Step 4: Drink can/bottle of beer.
Step 5: Try to move bolt with a wrench.
Repeat steps 3-5 as necessary.
TimeBombAZ
Wizard
va_rider
Wizard
That's the ticket.
BroHay
Stihl Loves Trees
just use that sasquatch like strenth and twist 'em off bare handed.....oke:
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# two
Well-Known Member
You're gonna need a second wrench, the nut on the back will turn.
FZ1riderNY
Moderator
just use that sasquatch like strenth and twist 'em off bare handed.....
I didn't want to go first! Thanks Adam, my thoughts exactly!!! Haha! We need a "bigfoot" smiley!
TimeBombAZ
Wizard
Got them in. I think they were only 1/2 to an inch shorter than the stocks. What a difference.
jpwdesigns
Member
Still got that OEM link?
Hey TimeBombAZ do you still have your oem link? I'm trying to find one. I had an adjustable link and it went to crap on me. BEWARE Bad Lowering Link - FZ1OA Message Board
Hey TimeBombAZ do you still have your oem link? I'm trying to find one. I had an adjustable link and it went to crap on me. BEWARE Bad Lowering Link - FZ1OA Message Board
TimeBombAZ
Wizard
Yep. You need em?
jpwdesigns
Member
Dude. Fantastic. I'll PM you my address. What do you want for it? Are there any other little bits that I'll need besides the arm itself? Like the oil seals bearings etc?
TimeBombAZ
Wizard
Wait. . . mine are for a Gen 1. ARe they going to work?
jpwdesigns
Member
good question!
I don't know. I'll see what kind of reply's I get from the classifieds section. Guess I should have stated it was a GEN II. Thanks though. If I can find out if it fits I'll get back with you. Cheers!
I don't know. I'll see what kind of reply's I get from the classifieds section. Guess I should have stated it was a GEN II. Thanks though. If I can find out if it fits I'll get back with you. Cheers!
NJFZ1
Moderator
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news jpwdesigns, but Gen I and II dog bones are totally different.
If you can't find one in the classified here or on the other forum there's always this one that I found on eBay:
YAMAHA FZ1 2006 SHOCK LINK / LINKAGE FZ1000 FAZER: eBay Motors (item 280359380288 end time Jun-11-10 14:59:38 PDT)