R1 Shock Mod on TL1000S

[Paul81272]

Once I start this mod i will take as many pictures as possible regarding the fitment of the 2004–2008 R1 shock mod including any dismantleing of the R1 Shock.
I do have a couple of questions to get me on my way;
How do you get the spring off the R1 shock?
Does anyone have the measurements for the spacers and bolts to be used (also is there a prefered material (high tensile steel bolts, aluminium spacers etc))?
I will be removing the stock unit and replacing it with a 2007 R1 shock (in the post to me now), I get the general idea of how this is to be done and to be honest it doesnt look that complex (famous last words), I am no mechanic but would like to think not a complete idiot (contrary to the beleif of my wife).
I have lots of tools and plenty of bots washers and bits lying around but if anyone could help out with the exact dimensions of the spacer required and bolt dimensions it will be an easier job for me (already purchased the bracket from Sparky).

Any help will be much appreciated.

[tiller4me]

I removed my spring by cuttinging through one of the coils with a grinder. When you get to a point when you are almost through, it will snap in two.

[gaztl1000r]

I used some cheap car spring removers, and a length of bar to put through the bottom eye/ end without reservoir
One end of spring remover on the spring
The other hooked over the bar
Wind them down
Pop out the collet
Unwind the remover
Take spring off
Takes about 5 mins
And leaves you with a shock that can be rebuilt as a r1 shock

[dErZ]

Ive just fitted an '08 R1 shock so if you need me to measure the spacer then I can.

Good luck

[Paul81272]

any dimensions would be much appreciated, thanks

[dErZ]

What you need is a length of ally spacer like the one picture here. Then cut to length once you have the bracket and shock in place

[Paul81272]

Thanks, is the bolt an M8, M10??

[gaztl1000r]

M10 top and bottom
But you'll need to run a drill through the subframe mount

[Paul81272]

excellent thanks, do you know the OD of the spacer. sorry to be "anal" about it but I would like to have all parts machined before I start as I would like to complete the mod in one day rather than drawing it all out, thanks again to all that have helped

[Paul81272]

can I assume that the OD of the spacer is not critical, so an OD of about 20mm should be ok