Yes, this is a good practice.
Anyway, you should always wash everything after removing swing arm from bike.
And, yes, when I wash my bike I never spray high pressure water in links area. This part is always dirt.
I try in these videos keep things "real world" and simple as possible. The idea is give confidence to the one who want do the job first time.
Beware that at least on the steel forks removing the upper bushing as shown will destroy the teflon lining. The lower bush slips up inside the edge of the upper and scrapes the teflon off. The lower bush does not appear to get damaged.
Good ad. Bikerpet. On aluminium shocks too Splatshop sell these bushings separatelly
If torx T100 isn't available, be careful with improvisation a new tool since it can damage the finish. Protect it with a rag between tool and part. Probably a big nut will be able to turn this cap. Below the one I've made to formula brakes.
15 ST 250
in Sherco
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If nothing else work....Try closing reed valve gap a bit...