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by AKirkpatrick
Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Newbie- Adjusting ride height on 2001 R1100R
Replies: 11
Views: 3366

Re: Newbie- Adjusting ride height on 2001 R1100R

Thanks for the advice guys. What i have done is i have sourced a set of stock shocks - got them from another member on this site , lowkey. a great guy + everything arrived on time and in good condition. so plan is to put these on + send the (lowered) works perf shocks back to be rebuilt to the stock...
by AKirkpatrick
Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Centre Stand question
Replies: 2
Views: 1115

Re: Centre Stand question

.. makes sense , thought it was something like this so wanted to run by you. Will just have to go ahead and order/install new "spoke wheel" center stand, from BMW as theres none of this type of stand available, used or 2nd hand, anywhere. Thanks for the quick response Oliver! take care. An...
by AKirkpatrick
Tue Jun 22, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Centre Stand question
Replies: 2
Views: 1115

Centre Stand question

I see there are 2 R1100R center stand part numbers. Desc P/N One for cast rim 46522330623 One that only applies to spoke wheels 46522335018 My question is - will the one for cast rim fit a bike with spoke wheels ? I have an R1100RL (spoke wheels) and have an opportunity to buy the 'one for cast rim'...
by AKirkpatrick
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:49 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: 2001 BMW R 1100 RL: Does it have ABS?
Replies: 2
Views: 1075

Re: 2001 BMW R 1100 RL: Does it have ABS?

As far as im aware. it doesnt come as standard. is an option.
i have a 2001 R1100RL and no ABS.
rgds
Andrew
by AKirkpatrick
Tue May 25, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: R1100R stock shocks. or alternative. help needed...
Replies: 4
Views: 1886

Re: R1100R stock shocks. or alternative. help needed...

good idea- i will call them today. they should know stock height shouldn't they... thanks for that!
by AKirkpatrick
Mon May 24, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: R1100R stock shocks. or alternative. help needed...
Replies: 4
Views: 1886

R1100R stock shocks. or alternative. help needed...

Hi all- ive decided to replace my newly bought 2001 R1100R L, lowered Works perf shocks. To regain standard ride height. Have tried to adjust the WP but only gain about 1cm. So next step is to find these. Rear = BMW p/n 33532314701 Front = BMW p/n 31422314700 (are showa shocks - i believe)\ Anyone k...
by AKirkpatrick
Sat May 22, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Newbie- Adjusting ride height on 2001 R1100R
Replies: 11
Views: 3366

Re: Newbie- Adjusting ride height on 2001 R1100R

so i done the adjust but the shock shaft bottomed out i.e i only got about 1cm of an increase. showed bmw tech the bike and he reckons that if i go back to stock shocks - it'll get me about 3 inches extra in height. Thats next step.. go back and install stock shocks. think they are a SHOWA type of s...
by AKirkpatrick
Wed May 12, 2010 10:08 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Newbie- Adjusting ride height on 2001 R1100R
Replies: 11
Views: 3366

Re: Newbie- Adjusting ride height on 2001 R1100R

Many thanks Oliver for the quick response. i took seat off and checked but no plate with screws as you described. I took pics but cant upload here, will get picture hosting site and post URL so as you see. Previous owner had a russell seat installed, i'm thinking thats why it doesnt have the 'raise ...
by AKirkpatrick
Mon May 10, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Newbie- Adjusting ride height on 2001 R1100R
Replies: 11
Views: 3366

Newbie- Adjusting ride height on 2001 R1100R

Hi all, am a newbie - and just picked up a 2001 R1100R, delighted with it. Only issue is that the previous owner had it lowered, and ride height too low for me, Am 6ft 2". Works performance shocks on front and back. I've found the preload nut on rear shock, am assuming i tighten this i.e move u...
by AKirkpatrick
Mon May 10, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Rear Shock Preload
Replies: 7
Views: 2963

Re: Rear Shock Preload

Hi all, am a newbie - and just picked up a 2001 R1100R, delighted with it. One issue is that the previous owner had it lowered, and ride height too low for me, Am 6ft 2". Works performance shocks on front and back. kind of related to this post, I've found the preload nut on rear shock, am assum...