Keeping Rear Shock Clean

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Keeping Rear Shock Clean

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Not strictly maintenance, so may be in the wrong section?

Where I live, I have to use a tidal causeway to get home. So I need to be on top of corrosion prevention. So far I've had a regime that has worked on all my bikes. However, on the RT, I'm finding it difficult to get into the rear shock to keep it really clean. Has anyone got a trick or tool they use, to really get in there?

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Re: Keeping Rear Shock Clean

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These are pretty good for getting in those hard-to-reach places, but it is difficult getting at the shock. Perhaps a variety of bottle brushes may be ok?

Vikan 556452 Detail Brush Set,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015G0EOZU? ... b_ap_share
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Re: Keeping Rear Shock Clean

Post by David. »

Once clean, I wonder if something like this rear shock guard could be modified or fabricated to fit.

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/rear-shock ... 667-1.html

(The above item from Motorworks is listed to fit a 2003-07 GS).
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