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Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - Kebab897 - 04-11-2024
So the R6 shock worked fine (for me) with the 650lb spring fitted (12.5 stone rider).
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Next up was the longer 2010-2011 BMW S1000RR shock.Â
I removed the R6 shock, took off the heavier spring, rearranged the spacers on the top clevis & transplanted the 650lb spring onto the S1000RR shock & finally fitted it. I had to the crank the preload right up to get it close to the right ball park sag for me: not sure why this is the case - different internal damping from the other shock, or is the length of the shock also a factor?
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Anyway, after some initial testing, I decided to fit a heavier 700lb Faulkners spring to it instead (not enough room to use the TDM's spring). A 675lb spring would probably also be fine, but I couldn't find a cheapish one available when I went looking.
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This worked well for me. Of the two shocks tested so far, I actually prefer the BMW one although difficult to articulate why - somehow the rebound 'feels' slightly better. Â
Pics to follow.
Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - thong - 08-11-2024
do the different shocks effect the amount of travel
Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - Kebab897 - 12-12-2024
Apologies for delay in responding.
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Yes, the shocks I'm using are from sportsbikes which have less travel than the standard TDM one. Mine however is never used off-road, has a 17 inch front and also have the forks up through the yokes, so happy to do without the extra travel at the back.
I may have over-estimated the spring rate slightly and probably shoulda went with a 675lb spring for my weight, but it still feels great.
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Next - the third and final shock to install: GSXR 600 / 750Â
Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - dapleb - 12-12-2024
Images worky
Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - fixitsan - 16-12-2024
Quote:Apologies for delay in responding.
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Yes, the shocks I'm using are from sportsbikes which have less travel than the standard TDM one. Mine however is never used off-road, has a 17 inch front and also have the forks up through the yokes, so happy to do without the extra travel at the back.
I may have over-estimated the spring rate slightly and probably shoulda went with a 675lb spring for my weight, but it still feels great.
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Hmm, not sure if images can be seen?
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https://ibb.co/tQ5LX4s
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https://ibb.co/ckxDPFm
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Next - the third and final shock to install: GSXR 600 / 750Â
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Looking good, it's great to have all these alternative upgrade options
Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - Kebab897 - 19-01-2025
So unfortunately I've had to abandon this little alternative shock project and have been forced into something else to allow me to continue riding, will be posting a separate thread about this.
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But for anyone who may be interested in the future, it was my intention to fit a Suzuki GSXR 600 / 750 shock, K6-L0 models (years 2006-2010). Dimensions appear quite similar to the above BMW shock and I believe it would've fitted the adapter with fairly minimal alterations needed.
Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - fixitsan - 20-01-2025
Quote:So unfortunately I've had to abandon this little alternative shock project and have been forced into something else to allow me to continue riding, will be posting a separate thread about this.
Looking forward to reading about it.
I might also be posting about new wheels, an FJR1300, it's really tempting me !
Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - leehenty - 20-01-2025
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No worries about the final drive then, like a BMW.
Multi-Shock Adapter For Tdm 900 - fixitsan - 23-01-2025
Quote:No worries about the final drive then, like a BMW.
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No I hear they're very reliable.
I would still keep the TDM I think, if it will squeeze in the garage