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Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
If they are shot, are there manufacturers a I should look for or avoid?
Thanks
John
1966 R69S
1985 R80 G/S
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Re: Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
Are you holding your shock vertically as you test it? You'll get results like what you're describing if you test the shock on its side. If, while holding it vertically, you're still not getting any damping in the first couple inches of the stroke then yes, your shock is shot.
What you need as a replacement is BMW part #33 52 3 054 290. You can get them at MaxBMW for sure. Probably lots of other places, too. Maybe used on ebay?
As for other manufacturers, that's something I'm curious about myself. Anybody know of an upgrade shock absorber that'll fit into the suspension of our bikes? The stock shocks seem pretty good, but I'd love to know if there are options.
-Jon
Jon the Bikesmith
1959 BMW R60
1940 Royal Enfield WD-C/O
1942 Chevy 3/4-ton special Flatbed
1985 BMW K100RS
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Re: Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
Jon
'67 R69S
'13 F800GT
Altadena, California
Re: Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
I was a rube and was testing sideways. They are fine when vertical. You'd think they might be due after 54 years...But they aren't weeping so I am going to run them.
I got this info from Greg Hutchinson on possible replacements.
"For shocks, call Benchmark Works for the original Boge shocks..or Ebay for Ikon shocks..they took over from Koni."
John
1966 R69S
1985 R80 G/S
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Re: Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
I know where to go when I need some.
Mal
Toowoomba
Australia
Toowoomba- Australia
Re: Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
The Ikon shocks are made in Albury . I have been using their shocks on my race bikes for many years . If and when you need a set . I have a mate who has an account with them and gets trade price .I also have a NOS set of Koni that I bought a long time ago . Never fitted them to my R69s as the Boge units were OK . Best regards
Re: Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
Very cool and very tempting! I bet you'll get some uptake on that offer.
John
1966 R69S
1985 R80 G/S
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Re: Rear Shock Diagnosis and Recommendation
So you are based in Australia I assume.sorbo1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:09 pmMal
The Ikon shocks are made in Albury . I have been using their shocks on my race bikes for many years . If and when you need a set . I have a mate who has an account with them and gets trade price .I also have a NOS set of Koni that I bought a long time ago . Never fitted them to my R69s as the Boge units were OK . Best regards
You could message me direct at mal@malmac.net re the Koni shocks. Are they rear shocks?
Mal
Toowoomba- Australia