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Klinker
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 Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:47 pm Post subject: What have we here...? |
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A little quiz...
The old alongside new.
Installed.
With that sexy BFD.
Let's see who can identify the manufacturer and model of the shock I just put on today.
All will be revealed in about 24 hours...
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No idea, but it sure looks purdy.
In fact, that bike is friggin gorgeous!
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sailbahama
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:41 am Post subject: I don't know, but I want one |
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| My LT has the original shock and I'll trade you even for your new one. Plus I'll tthrow in a leaky master cylinder. |
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jpberens1994K1100RS
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:39 am Post subject: guess |
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Looks like a " Marzocchi " shock design to me.
Model I most certainly do not know.
Nice shock, sweet ride & the highly coveted BFD.
Very nice.
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joeangi
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Alright I'll bite.
It is not an Ohlins, not a Wilbers, not a Koni, not a Works, Not a Progressive Suspension......Guessing maybe Bilstein, but I do not remember any with a remote reservoir....
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rydor
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Hagon mebbe  |
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Stoked Steve
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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It looks like a Buck Rodgers ray gun!
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owrstrich
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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hey bro... paint that battery black... it will make that monroe shock look better...
j o
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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| owrstrich wrote: | hey bro... paint that battery black... it will make that monroe shock look better...
j o |
It is black - or close enough - just peel the sticker off...
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Mystic Red
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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My aching ass Klinker, just tell us already!
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Klinker
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:59 am Post subject: Re: I don't know, but I want one |
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| sailbahama wrote: | | My LT has the original shock and I'll trade you even for your new one. Plus I'll tthrow in a leaky master cylinder. |
Wow - now there's a skillful dealer. If I didn't know better, I'd think sailbahama was an alter-ego for Flying Duck. Maybe I don't know better... 
| owrstrich wrote: | | hey bro... paint that battery black... it will make that monroe shock look better... |
Great. Something I've never paid any attention to. Now I'm self-conscious. I'll peel that sticker off tonight and schedule an appointment at the body shop to paint that battery 670 Classic Black.
| skdonlan wrote: | | It looks like a Buck Rodgers ray gun! |
Have no fear - I only use the "stun" setting.
| joeangi wrote: | | ...It is not an Ohlins, not a Wilbers, not a Koni, not a Works, Not a Progressive Suspension......Guessing maybe Bilstein, but I do not remember any with a remote reservoir.... |
OK, partial credit for the analytical process and at least naming the manufacturer.
It is a Works Performance Pro Racer, a 1998 build originally from my last ST1100. I gave it to my brother to put on his bike. It sat in the box for three years until I reclaimed it. I liked the shock (pre-load, compression and rebound adjustments) and looked for a new one to put on my KRS. But alas, Works does not make a Pro Racer fitment for BMW. The suggested shock is their Steel Tracker which has a remote reservoir, which I assume j o has on his bug-eyed motoheap.
Anyway I was curious how different the bolt spacing was between the ST and K. Turns out the K's is about 1 3/8" longer. Since my '94 has ABS II, I could see that the piggyback would have adequate clearance, similar to an Öhlins. I called Works to see if my old shock could be retrofitted to fit the KRS. I spoke with one of their engineers (Sandy) who said that with a longer shaft, it should work. He said that as far as he knew, this would be the only Pro Racer on a BMW.
I sent it in, had them put on the longer shaft, new springs and correct bushings and perform the rebuild service (new seals, oil, etc.). Sandy was helpful, but I can't say much for the quality or speed of their service department. I know this was a custom job, but not too far out of the scope of their typical rebuild service.
To add to the aggravation, I ordered it with the optional ARS (Adjustable Rate Suspension) cup that allows adjustments for additional rider and cargo without adjusting the threaded preload. They forgot to put it on. Since I was anxious to see how it rode, I put it on this weekend anyway. I like it a lot. I did some tweaking with it, but I expect I will do so for a while until I feel it's dialed in as good as I can get it.
But I took it off last night and sent it back out to Works to have them put the ARS on. I just hope they don't f**k around with it for another eight weeks...
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owrstrich
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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righteous bro...
did you post it on the st forum too...
j o
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Klinker
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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They finally got the ARS on. What a pain in the ARSe dealing with these guys.
As it should be.
Oh, and I removed the sticker from the battery so j o wouldn't feel embarrased to ride alongside.
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jpberens1994K1100RS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject: shock puzzler |
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Sweet ride!
Nice shock!
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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Yoru bag rails are getting worn.  
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Klinker
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:55 am Post subject: |
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| Flying Duck wrote: | | Yoru bag rails are getting worn. |
And I suppose you've got a sweet deal on an almost-like-new set...
I'll be sure to keep the side cases on when at Hungry Dungee so as not to embarrass the K11OldGeezers...
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1994 K1100RS
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Flying Duck
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| Klinker wrote: | | Flying Duck wrote: | | Yoru bag rails are getting worn. |
And I suppose you've got a sweet deal on an almost-like-new set...
I'll be sure to keep the side cases on when at Hungry Dungee so as not to embarrass the K11OldGeezers... |
Naw, I keep the good ones for MY bikes. 
Bag rail wear is a good sign. It means your bike has actually been used for some serious touring.
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