Colk
Registered user
Hi all,
I just bought a 2003 R1150RT with 45,000 miles on it.
On the ride home I noticed the front dives, even when coming off the throttle and also under braking of course.
I thought these bikes were not supposed to dive at the front at all, so I suspected the front shock, as it looked original and after 45,000 it may be past it's best.
However, I went budget replacement way and bought another 2nd hand shock from Ebay, fitted it yesterday and there is still a dive in the front when simply pushing down on the handlebars.
So I reckon I need a new replacement shock but just wondering am I right in my thoughts ?
I have nothing to compare with, do these bikes dive at the front ?
From watching reviews online they apparently don't dive at all.
Is there anything else I should check before spending 300 Euro on a new front shock ?
I hear the forks are just guides as such and don't provide any resistance to diving on the front.
Thanks for any help received.
Also, if a new shock is what is required, any tips on where to buy one at a half decent price, I live in Ireland so anywhere in Ireland or UK probably be easiest.
Regards,
Colm
I just bought a 2003 R1150RT with 45,000 miles on it.
On the ride home I noticed the front dives, even when coming off the throttle and also under braking of course.
I thought these bikes were not supposed to dive at the front at all, so I suspected the front shock, as it looked original and after 45,000 it may be past it's best.
However, I went budget replacement way and bought another 2nd hand shock from Ebay, fitted it yesterday and there is still a dive in the front when simply pushing down on the handlebars.
So I reckon I need a new replacement shock but just wondering am I right in my thoughts ?
I have nothing to compare with, do these bikes dive at the front ?
From watching reviews online they apparently don't dive at all.
Is there anything else I should check before spending 300 Euro on a new front shock ?
I hear the forks are just guides as such and don't provide any resistance to diving on the front.
Thanks for any help received.
Also, if a new shock is what is required, any tips on where to buy one at a half decent price, I live in Ireland so anywhere in Ireland or UK probably be easiest.
Regards,
Colm