Front shock advice

[whiteyron]

I am thinking of replacing the front shocks on my 2013 RTL with Elka stage 1 shocks, how hard is it to do this switch my self? Does the Frunk need to come off? Thanks in advance for any help. :bowdown::bowdown:

 

[Bob Denman]

On a 2013; it's a bit of a tight fit, but very do-able! :thumbup:
Get the bike up in the air JUST far enough to get the wheels off the ground...
The bottom shock mounts are real easy; I switched to open end wrenches, and 3/8" drive sockets for up on top.
(When I swapped shocks on my 2010... the same bodywork.)

 

[Chupaca]

Shocks...

changing shocks is a fairly simple thing to do and you don't have to remove the frunk. Removing it does make it easier and gives you a great chance to learn and do other tasks while there. If your weather is such that ryding is on hold you have the time. Dialing the shocks in for your ryde may take a bit of time and testing. Good project..good luck and take your time...:thumbup:

 

[cuznjohn]

om my 13 rt i did the shocks myself but removed the frunk for ease of access. on the 14 rt i have now ron and his son did them for me and they did it w/o removing the frunk.

 

[larryd]

I am thinking of replacing the front shocks on my 2013 RTL with Elka stage 1 shocks, how hard is it to do this switch my self? Does the Frunk need to come off? Thanks in advance for any help. :bowdown::bowdown:

If your in no hurry I would talk to BajaRon and see how close he is with his retro fit deal...Could save you $ome money...