Rear suspension

[brassmonkey001]

My rear shock is leaking and is set to the highest setting on the adjustment ring.
I'm going to drop it to the lowest setting once I have purchased the appropriate spanner and see how I get on with reaching the floor, but I will need a new unit pretty soon. I haven't determined if it is a standard or replacement unit yet. It's obviously not an Ohlins or anything fancy but might it be a Hagon? Is there an easy way to tell what it is or what model it is from? I understand one from a R100R might be the way to go if it's still too high for me.

 

[Colt]

looks like a standard bmw one

 

[brassmonkey001]

I thought as much, but I am ignorant to the ways of the Airhead and the boxer twin.

 

[Colt]

show us a pic and measure mounting holes distance.
best way to check you have standard size on maybe.

 

[the civil one]

Std Size G/S 360MM or 14.2" .

 

[v4our]

Got a nice WP rear unit for sale for an r100r, looks to have had very little use and comes with a remote adjuster. wanting £275 for it.

Regards Trevor Downing.

 

[brassmonkey001]

I've wound the suspension off and it's still too high for me.

show us a pic and measure mounting holes distance.
best way to check you have standard size on maybe.

Distance between bolt centres is 490mm.
It's a BMW unit, part number 1 457 893.


Trevor - I'm considering it.

 

[brassmonkey001]

Got a nice WP rear unit for sale for an r100r, looks to have had very little use and comes with a remote adjuster. wanting £275 for it.

Regards Trevor Downing.

PM sent

 

[v4our]

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[brassmonkey001]

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