Little tip i just found out while trying to get the clip out , i used a feeler gauge and it came out first try 😮

Weel done video for the average bloke with shed tools 🤙

Where yaat in VT?

This was helpful, thank you!

is the top bearing supposed to move? How do you know it's done? Should I take out the spacer and inspect the bearing?

Thank you !

Thanks ! Helped a lot seeing it done with regular tools

Any tips on the last step? The install will not fit with the extra space

Thanks for posting! Very useful!

Nice job! Very good video

Very helpful man thanks!

Cool ! I just got a set o diagle tires

I’ve got a set of these ice tires. there is right around 1000 studs in the tires. And yes they are very heavy and sharp. These studs aren’t AMA legal and can’t be raced in AMA sanctioned races. What a shame. 😢

So what did you end up doing once you took them apart? Did you get a new outer tire and reinstall the studs? Or did you fork up the money to buy a whole brand new one from marcel?

Awesome! ❤

Great vid! After watching I have a question.. would you even need to remove top bolt from shock ( leave it in the bike) to do this? Just bought the same bike and doing some upgrades. Thanks !

Hi- I have a very similar profile of tire tread for my ice tires, but the rotation arrow shows the profile should be "frowning" when looking at the rear tire from the rear. In the pics it looks like your profile is opposite- "smiling". Could you confirm that is how you run them?

Really helpful video! Especially liked the fact you were using normal tools Cheers!

Great Video !! Simple terms, straight to the point, good angles on the footage to see what you're doing. I wish more folks could be this focused on topic.

Good enough for government work lol they would have used a ruler .

How long it was working after this change? I am curious if allballs + grease lasts longer than original KTM

Spherical bearing is really bad design from KTM. I would go with ball or needle bearing. (the shock absorber would need to be in the center of swing aarm and frame of course)

@3:24 you should support the upper shock body below where you are hammering on the flat side underneath. There is enough room to knock the bearing down and relieve pressure on that snap ring. After that I supported the shock on the top edge of that to knock the bearing completely free. It relieves pressure on the round part of the shock body and torqueing forces from hammering the bearing out. The XC-F / FX shocks don't have as much room figuring out now how to press the new one in. Cheers

Awesome video thanks

I'd never pay that much money for that much extra weight when Gripstuds in my tubeless kitted tires are so light and reliable.

Thanks I didn't know about the retaining clips. but I do now.

Hey can you guide me next Friday i gone ride on frozen lake Its Skardu where K-2 located 2 days away from me

Thanks for the helpful video. Put your bearings in the freezer and add a little heat to the shock and the bearings should drop right in.

I'm looking forward to driving with SCCV at Elmore this Winter! Stoked to see your video.

Disculpa soy de mexico donde puedo conseguir ese buje o cojinete?

whaaaaaaat its so freakin easy compared to my kyb shocks on my honda THEY SHOULD ALL BE LIKE THAT LOL

thank you sir

Estupendo vídeo. Me has sido de gran ayuda colega.

Do they use the same bearing on top and bottom of the shock?

Great video! Love the commentary 😂

I find it easier to do with the swing arm off, you can also service the swing arm bearings at the same time 😉

I spray a little WD-40 on the threads. Makes it spin nice and easy.

Thanks for the help! I found it easier to give the retaining ring a tap with a centre punch 5mm from its end. It bends the end out so it's easy to get hold of.

Neighbor and fellow VT dirt rider, thanks for the reference vid!

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Is this a private track? Looks awesome

Thanks, you saved me hours of work!

Since the Heim Joint is a pain in the ass, I have it replaced by plastic (polypropylene) cylinder five years ago, and there are no traces of use on it. It should be tight in housing and the hole must suit the bolt. That is all. No need for any grease, I don't care for water mud or any chemicals and it costs around 4 bucks.

Great video ! Thanks man

Great ride! Pretty fast between some of those trees! We follow Hometown Acres (not far from us in Pennsylvania) and saw your comment over there. We'd really appreciate if you'd give our channel a look if you aren't already following us. Thanks!

Super helpful!

I made the cut! Why does it always take til the end of the season to finally ride together?

Hi Nic! Good video! I tend to twist the spring to make adjustments up and down. Thanks again! Ryan T. - Utah

Good video. Good technique for “garage” repair. Much better than most... Thanks for posting!

I want one of those, thsts sick