R100R rear shock (horror)

Bdozer · 07-23-2007, 05:26 AM

Just spotted that the rear mudguard on my R100R has been chewed by the rear tyre, I am think that it has been going on before I bought the bike.

Earlier BMW's with twin rear shocks do not suffer from this problem but the later mono's geometry caused a problem.

Given my use of heavy luggage for touring and my fat arse, I guess that the rear shock either needs replacing or a much heavier pre-load (the cheap option).

If the answer is replacement, what aftermarket shocks are recommended?

Joerg · 07-23-2007, 05:29 AM

Hi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdozer

If the answer is replacement, what aftermarket shocks are recommended?

Depends on where you are located ... in Europe, Wilbers (ex White Power) has earned a good reputation for very good yet not-too-expensive shocks.

bikecat · 11-18-2008, 05:14 AM

Kinda delayed response but just to add to the data base .. a loose battery means that the battery will push against the mudguard, causing it to rub against the wheel and when you go at 80 mph ........

bmwloco · 11-18-2008, 06:57 AM

Add this one to the horror:

I know of a K75 that had the rear shock mount point fail. At speed. Rider had broken bones. Probably a feeling of "...what the @$@!^%..." too, as he bounced down the road.

If you love your Airhead or early K-Bike, take a hard critical look at them every 6 months or so, nose to tail.

Metal fatigue is a real thing. Parts get loose. Be mindful.

07-23-2007, 05:26 AM	#1
Bdozer ^OP Fat Bloke Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Dorset Oddometer: 1	R100R rear shock (horror) Just spotted that the rear mudguard on my R100R has been chewed by the rear tyre, I am think that it has been going on before I bought the bike. Earlier BMW's with twin rear shocks do not suffer from this problem but the later mono's geometry caused a problem. Given my use of heavy luggage for touring and my fat arse, I guess that the rear shock either needs replacing or a much heavier pre-load (the cheap option). If the answer is replacement, what aftermarket shocks are recommended?

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11-18-2008, 05:14 AM	#3
bikecat Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Tropical Far East Oddometer: 999	Kinda delayed response but just to add to the data base .. a loose battery means that the battery will push against the mudguard, causing it to rub against the wheel and when you go at 80 mph ........

11-18-2008, 06:57 AM	#4
bmwloco Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: AsheVegas NC Oddometer: 973	Add this one to the horror: I know of a K75 that had the rear shock mount point fail. At speed. Rider had broken bones. Probably a feeling of "...what the @$@!^%..." too, as he bounced down the road. If you love your Airhead or early K-Bike, take a hard critical look at them every 6 months or so, nose to tail. Metal fatigue is a real thing. Parts get loose. Be mindful.