Shocks

[captaincable]

Was wondering if any mods can be done to stock shocks on a 97 r850r, have adjusted rear all the way and still seems like it hits way too hard over bumps( actually doesn't seem to make much diff where I adjust it) and if not any suggestions for a new one, bike has just over 49k on it. Thanks for any input. Mike

[Duc750]

Stock shocks can be rebuilt - mine were yoast almost bang on 25 k miles. Same symptoms as yours

[captaincable]

I didn't realize they could be rebuilt,will look around to see, do you know who rebuilds them offhand?CycleRob is going to pull the trans and lube the splines , thought it would be a good time to do something with the shocks kind of a old bike to put that kind of money in , but she runs sweet and I am growing fond of her. Thanks
Mike

[Duc750]

I can give you details of a couple of companies here in the UK but none in the US I'm afraid

[omg1010]

Mike,

suggest you search the forum. Has been discussed previously. There are shops in Europe and in the US of A who rebuild shocks and even change the springs. Actually if your shocks might feel very hard it maybe that you need a different spring.

Brgds
Oliver

[captaincable]

Thanks for the reply, I have searched the forum just seeing if anyone has in new input. I am thinking the the spring is too soft and bottoming out, will get a friend to help hold the bike and check the return rate after compressing them . Probably try the Hagons if needed.Have a good day. Mike

[omg1010]

Mike: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=16159&p=143204&hil ... ks#p143204

Brgds
Oliver

[Ton1959]

If they are not leaking get the springs fitted from Hyperpro. They are progessive springs and they really make the bike so much more comfy. No problems on bad roads now .

[captaincable]

Finally mounting new Hagons on the r850 and realized I dont know where to mount rear remote adjuster. a picture would be nice , thanks in advance.
Mike

[CycleRob]

This topic has been resolved here in the R1150R section: http://r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31202