XChallenge Shock to XCountry Shock - Anyone ever done this switch? successfully?

Sno Dawg · 05-16-2009, 06:19 PM

Swap BMW XChallenge Shock - to a BMW XCountry Shock

I have searched the BMW parts fiche and the threads on this sight and I can not find any conclusive info on this.

Is it possible? Has anyone ever done it?
Are they the same length?
Would I be giving up travel?

I am considering this as I like the dependability of a coil shock over the BMW air system.

Thanks for any help and info

Teeth to the wind,
Sno Dawg

Max Kool · 05-17-2009, 01:46 AM

It's too short (remember the Xco sits lower). But there are solutions available from Wilber, Hyperpro and I think many others.

Sno Dawg · 05-17-2009, 05:15 AM

Thanks Max!

that is exactly what I wanted to needed -

I found an XCountry shock for sale and thought it might be a quick solution - Ohlins and Wilburs are a bit steep for me right now so I better start saving $$$.

Sno Dawg

jlw · 05-15-2013, 07:50 PM

How much would the bike be raised if I put a xCh shock on and Xco raise the bike?

05-16-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
Sno Dawg ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Oddometer: 526	XChallenge Shock to XCountry Shock - Anyone ever done this switch? successfully? Swap BMW XChallenge Shock - to a BMW XCountry Shock I have searched the BMW parts fiche and the threads on this sight and I can not find any conclusive info on this. Is it possible? Has anyone ever done it? Are they the same length? Would I be giving up travel? I am considering this as I like the dependability of a coil shock over the BMW air system. Thanks for any help and info Teeth to the wind, Sno Dawg

05-17-2009, 01:46 AM	#2
Max Kool Xtankteam™ Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Windmillonia Oddometer: 3,206	It's too short (remember the Xco sits lower). But there are solutions available from Wilber, Hyperpro and I think many others. __________________ Click here for an auxiliary sidetank for the BMW Xchallenge . Click here for a recalibrated speedo ring for the BMW G650X series .

05-15-2013, 07:50 PM	#4
jlw n00b Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Niagara, Ontario Oddometer: 9	sits lower How much would the bike be raised if I put a xCh shock on and Xco raise the bike?

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05-17-2009, 05:15 AM	#3
Sno Dawg ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Oddometer: 526	Thanks Max! that is exactly what I wanted to needed - I found an XCountry shock for sale and thought it might be a quick solution - Ohlins and Wilburs are a bit steep for me right now so I better start saving $$$. Sno Dawg