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Beachcomber · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:38 am Post subject: Brand new RAM shock -bargain

This is carried over from the posting on the Tech header.

Due to our ineficiency [ dispatch guy still in village stocks! ] the wrong shock was initially shipped out to AndyC. Embarassed

It's for a stock length K75 / 100 or will lower a K1100 by 1" [c].

It's set up for normal weight range [ rider / pass ] and touring / brisk riding style. BRAND new never fitted and complete with Black spring, C Spanner and full fitting kit. Cool

AndyC has kindly agreed to post out from his location [ Nr. Vegas ] which means -you will NOT pay US customs AND you willONLY pay internal US postage. Wink

That's a bargain folks at £200 and you can pay via Paypal.

It's almost worth going out and buying a K100 to put it on at that price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Twisted Evil

Contact RAM direct at - info@realmengineering.com. or PM me.

Oh yes, AndyC had the CORRECT shock shipped out immediately the error was discovered and is now one happy biker. Cool

TJ
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Saltcreek · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:32 am Post subject:

Any estimate as to how much that is US shipped to NH?

/edit: Sorry about the spelling error, Sug. It went all morning before I caught it.
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

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Jim · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:14 am Post subject:

Saltcreek · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:23 pm Post subject:

Beachcomber · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:27 am Post subject:

Jim - not a sales pitch - honest!!!!! Rolling Eyes

As you know I've put a 1" lower shock on both my K100RS and K11RS.

Main reason is that I am short on the inside leg measurement and it was a tippy toe job every time I stopped.

One day at Stratford on Avon, with thousands of tourists around, I stopped on a very cambered road and put my right foot down where the pavement SHOULD have been. Due to the camber I was about 3" from a safe touchdown and there then followed the comical [ later ] image of me doing a Monty Python-esque slow motion fall to the right! Embarassed

My riding buddy saw what was happening and pulled up on my inside to stop the complete fall! Laughing

The next day I installed the 1" shorter shock.

HOWEVER, that's only part of the story - that was my K100RS. I diligently moved the forks up in the trees until the geometrical satus quo had been achieved.

When I modded my 11 - I was so anxious to get out on it, I did so BEFORE adjusting the fork height - REVELATION - the bike turns in without having to fight or muscle it, and feels like a different bike - in a good way. I DID subsequently re-adjust the fork height, but after a brief ride put them back to how they were.

TJ
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Saltcreek · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:51 am Post subject:

I evaluated my bike at it's current height and decided that it is fine where it is. It could be an inch higher and I could still flatfoot easily, though getting on and off I'd have to use the sidestand. As far as handling, I guess without a side by side comparison, I won't know.

All that being said, can anyone tell me how much this thing costs in real money???
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

Phil Marvin · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:25 am Post subject:

Hi, Jim,
If you were in UK as the seller is, GBP200 is "real money". With the dollar dropping like a stone, GBP1 is worth around $1.65 as I write this. So GBP200 is about $330. Compared to a stock shock, it is a steal! Of course, you should have the bike for which the shock was made.
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:57 am Post subject:

Jim,

As Phil notes it needs to be the correct shock for the bike AND you.

But yesterday on the BMWMOA website "fleamarket" there was an Ohlins shock (new? used?) for sale for $970 !!!! Is it worth that??

So the RAM (NEW!!!) is a deal.

Just FYI.

John
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Beachcomber · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject:

Sorry guys Crying or Very sad

- the shock has now been bought by a club member.

Thanx everyone for the interest. Cool

The GOOD news is that Realm have been able to bring the carriage costs to the USA down by 20% - and they continue to push the carriers for a better deal. Wink

The RAM shock is now beginning to take off in Australia and in Europe.

TJ
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Saltcreek · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:42 pm Post subject:

I had decided to pass anyway. I will buy the stock size when I do buy. But just out of curiosity, Doesn't a shorter shock play hell with the geometry of the centerstand? Just replacing my rear tyre made a huge difference in mine.
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

Beachcomber · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject:

Jim,

rather than repeat myself, see 4 or 5 posts earlier where I have related my own exoeriences with lowered shock [ 30mm lower ] on my k11RS and K100RS. Cool

IF I were concerned about the "stock" geometry I would have simply raised the fork legs in the triple tree. Soggy front springs are just as likely to affect "geometry", but when was the last time anyone adjusted the fork height to compensate?

Absolutely NO problem with centre stand [ or side stand ].

You will see a greater differential with a 100lbs solo rider and the same bike with a 200 lbs rider and 150 lbs passenger - a bike is designed to work within a variety of datums. Add a further 100lbs of luggage in your panniers?????????
TJ
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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject:

And it doesn't matter anyhow as I'm the one who bought it and plan to put it on a K75.
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Stoked Steve · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:49 pm Post subject:

Duck, I'll be curious to read your opinions about it. I've been very pleased with mine so far. I've had to get used to the idea of a shock actually absorbing the bumps (compared to my stock shock which I had cranked all the way up to compensate for it's wear) and feeling a bit soft, but then being responsive in the twisties and on hard bumps.

I think I've found the happy middle ground with the pre-load at about an inch and the damping at about 7 clicks. Soft on the gentle bumps and firm on the hard bumps and twisities.
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Beachcomber · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:28 am Post subject:

Duck,

OK you've raised your head above the parapet - didn't want to finger you previously in case of insane jealousy by others! Laughing

Only 2 have gone to K75 owners, and apart from the now obligatory - "aren't they wonderful" no REAL feedback as to settings to suit the bike - would be interested to hear your views.
Wink

TJ
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:20 am Post subject: