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
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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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.
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.
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 !
