Paralever shocks

[newbuild100]

Thanks to roger chatterton, but can anyone confirm what roger says and that the original shocker length was/is 485mm eye to eye please ??

(More experiments at this end)

 

[VAL. H.]

You could consider trying a centre stand from a R80R or R100R.

Do you know anyone in your area that has one of the above models who would let you try the centre stand for size?

I fitted an R80/100R shock to Jills 100GS. This was to lower the bike so she could reach the floor. We considered fitting a main stand from an R80/100R but in nearly 4 years haven't done this yet. It is a little more difficult getting the bike on it's main stand, but not that much. I can do it on my own quite easily.

Moto Bins offten have these in their bargain page at around £20.

Thanks to roger chatterton, but can anyone confirm what roger says and that the original shocker length was/is 485mm eye to eye please ??

(More experiments at this end)

Regardless of the length of the shock. When you are sat on the bike it will be shorter. Therefore you won't have any UJ issues.

However in answer to your question the Ohlins is longer than the standard shock, which I believe is 485mm. Jills 100GS came with an ohlins which had been on the bike for several thousand miles, with no damage to the UJ.



Val.

 

[R690s]

A slight hijack of thread here, I have a 1990 R80GS with the original white power shock, the bottom bearing has failed, and I am at my wits end trying to source a replacement. It is a spherical bearing that is 15mm id x 25mm od x 10mm wide. any help appreciated.
Steve.
ps. apparently whitepower are no longer in existence.

 

[GADGET]

I thought WhitePower is now Wilbers?

 

[ghiribizzo]

Er, no...

WP´S CORPORATE HISTORY &
DEVELOPMENT
1977
Founding of WP in the Netherlands
1991
Bankruptcy etc

Look up WP's website. Wilbers will happily upgrade shocks such as the ESA units fitted to GS/GSA. Some originals were made by Showa, later ones by WP.

 

[jackassdave]

just dont ever buy a hagon shock,worst thing ive ever ridden with

 

[Rob Farmer]

I thought WhitePower is now Wilbers?

Wilbers were originally Technoflex.

 

[Beemerboff]

And Technoflex was originally a G spot massager.

 

[GORILA]

WP I believe are now YACUGAR!

http://www.yacugar-suspension.co.uk/bmw.htm

I came across them whilst looking for a shock for my 1100. though in the end ordered a Wilbers,

Regards.