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[Kebab897]

So the R6 shock worked fine (for me) with the 650lb spring fitted (12.5 stone rider).

 

Next up was the longer 2010-2011 BMW S1000RR shock. 

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?

 

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.

 

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.  

Pics to follow.

[thong]

do the different shocks effect the amount of travel

[Kebab897]

Apologies for delay in responding.

 

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.

 

Hmm, not sure if images can be seen?

 

https://ibb.co/tQ5LX4s

 

https://ibb.co/ckxDPFm

 

Next - the third and final shock to install: GSXR 600 / 750 

Edited by Kebab897, 12 December 2024 - 07:15 pm.

[dapleb]

Images worky

[fixitsan]

Apologies for delay in responding.

 

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.

 

Hmm, not sure if images can be seen?

 

https://ibb.co/tQ5LX4s

 

https://ibb.co/ckxDPFm

 

Next - the third and final shock to install: GSXR 600 / 750 

 

Looking good, it's great to have all these alternative upgrade options

[Kebab897]

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.

 

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.

[fixitsan]

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 !

[leehenty]

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No worries about the final drive then, like a BMW.

Edited by leehenty, 20 January 2025 - 07:27 pm.

[fixitsan]

No worries about the final drive then, like a BMW.

 

No I hear they're very reliable.

I would still keep the TDM I think, if it will squeeze in the garage