535 Virago

Anyone know if its possible to change the rear shocks springs. The one on the bike were obviously cheap and the chrome has worn out just leaving the nickel plating. If I can split them I'll get them powder coated

I dunno specifically but theres usually split collets at the top of the shocker holding it in. what I do is compress the shocker in a sash clamp to compress the spring, then feed some big 8mm wide zip ties through the spring and pull them tight. then back off the sash clamp and the spring will be left compressed so enabling said collets to be removed. Obviously working with compessed springs needs a great deal of caution tho Jimmy as I'm sure you'll know...Take care mate

Like this

Cheers mate. I can get access to a set of spring compressors so I'll have a look at that