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1Back to top Go down   YSS shock install Empty YSS shock install Fri Jun 29, 2018 4:17 am

MarcS

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My new shock arrived today, so with little ado, I fitted it. The instructions say that I should end up with the YSS sticker facing outward, However, my sticker faces the wheel. ...... I cant turn it around because the damper adjustment screw fouls the frame and it just looks wrong. I do have it the right way up don't I?YSS shock install Dsc_0810


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2Back to top Go down   YSS shock install Empty Re: YSS shock install Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:03 am

92KK 84WW Olaf

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I have one of those shocks and the sticker faces outwards without any issue. It is fitted right way up.

The damper adjustment screw? There is a lock screw on the ring you rotate for the preload, open that and adjust your preload and then lock it when you have the locknut facing outward.

That looks like a Y series and you only have the preload adjustment on that one. The other little screw you do not open or you release the gas.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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MarcS

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The other little screw and the block that it goes into hit the frame if I mount it with the sticker facing outwards. Thats why I wanted to check that I had it up the right way. I will post a pic of the instructions tomorrow. I left the book in the shed.
As long as it's the right way up I guess I cant go to far wrong. I am still tempted to grind 2 or 3mm off of the frame lug so that the sticker is around the right way.

 I also have dampening ajustment by the rubber twist thing on the bottom and the booklet that came with it says that the screw at the top is compression or rebound dampening ajustment, I cant remember which. I will take a pic of the instructions when it warms up a little.


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MarcS

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You were right Olaf. The adjustment screw is on another model of shock. If I unscrew it, I will just let the gas out.YSS shock install Dsc_0811YSS shock install Dsc_0812


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5Back to top Go down   YSS shock install Empty Re: YSS shock install Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:26 am

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Hi MarcS,
Is that a Michelin Macadam tyre? How old is it?


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MarcS

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Basic2 wrote:Hi MarcS,
Is that a Michelin Macadam tyre? How old is it?
 The code indicates that front and back are about 10 years old lol. I think I might change them before I put it back on the road


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7Back to top Go down   YSS shock install Empty Re: YSS shock install Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:08 am

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MarcS wrote:The other little screw and the block that it goes into hit the frame if I mount it with the sticker facing outwards. Thats why I wanted to check that I had it up the right way. I will post a pic of the instructions tomorrow. I left the book in the shed.
As long as it's the right way up I guess I cant go to far wrong. I am still tempted to grind 2 or 3mm off of the frame lug so that the sticker is around the right way.

 I also have dampening ajustment by the rubber twist thing on the bottom and the booklet that came with it says that the screw at the top is compression or rebound dampening ajustment, I cant remember which. I will take a pic of the instructions when it warms up a little.

Hi MarcS,
you are correct, the treaded collar at the top is the preload, (with a tiny allen keyed bolt in the ring to lock it in place. - not visible in your picture) 
The rubber ring at the bottom of the shock is the rebound damping.

The shock is the right way around.

(I was the previous owner of Olafs bike., and installed the YSS shock)

Olaf, your shock is the same as MarcS, so you have rebound damping at the end as well.


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             '87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
             '97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
             '08 K1200GT Wedge - but still a K
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MarcS

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Thanks guys.


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9Back to top Go down   YSS shock install Empty Re: YSS shock install Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:30 am

George_Pap

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Marc i'm considering getting the YSS to replace my 15yr WP rear shock on my K100RT (1985). 
Any feedback would be appreciated! I'm between YSS and HAGON  study study study


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Rick G

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Get the WP rebuilt.


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Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."   Dalai Lama


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George_Pap

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RicK G wrote:Get the WP rebuilt.
Hmm.. Haven't thought of this option Rick. You think it's worth ?


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Rick G

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Worth every bit, you'll end up with a far better shock than a YSS or a Hagon. Hagon are a very harsh ride.


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Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."   Dalai Lama


Bikes 1999 K1100 LT with a Big Block 1200
    

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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Before I replaced the shock on the K100RT I looked at a few options. Rebuild the BMW one which was a no no, rebuild a Koni which I have [locally quoted more than a YSS Z series], found a used Hagon but the seller wanted too much [more than the price of a new YSS], buy a used BMW one [but they all fail]. Been quite happy with YSS and I have both Y and Z types.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

14Back to top Go down   YSS shock install Empty Re: YSS shock install Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:44 am

George_Pap

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Thank you gentlemen for your answers/suggestions.
Current shock ( WhitePower ) replaced the original one at 96000km by the previous owner. Bike reached 101000 until 2006 if i recall and from that time was put on the center stand until half a year ago that i bought it from my buddy.
After putting more than 1000km myself on the bike the past few months i noticed bottoming of the rear especially when riding double. The heavier the passenger the easier it bottoms. I have set it to 2/3 of the preload and middle dumpening value. Its rather harsh when riding alone but great in higher speed curved roads. Very positive and stiff feeling of the rear. 
So i thought that a replacement is needed. Cant reach the Wilberts nor Ohlins shocks due to high pricing. So i m looking for an alternative. YSS have great price point and Hagon follows. 
But as Rick suggested the rebuilt option , i rang a call to the WP rep and said that he could service it starting from 80 Euros and if he needs to change spring ( which he doubts ) will cost an additional 80-100 euros. 
For 200 euros i can get the adjustable YSS new one and for 40-50 more the Hagon.
-to be or not to be-  YSS shock install 652573 YSS shock install 652573 YSS shock install 652573


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Rick G

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Rebuild the WP it will be the best move. WP is every bit as good as Ohlins if not better. I had a WP on my K100 and it was a bit harsh on the bigger bumps but considering it was meant for track work I accepted that but the WP that is made for road work is the best you can buy.
I can understand that you may prefer a better known brand but think of it like this , would you have an Ohlins in preference to the YSS or a Hagon which are both middle of the road shocks, I know what I would have.


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"Man sacrifices his health in order to make money.
Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."   Dalai Lama


Bikes 1999 K1100 LT with a Big Block 1200
    

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I was thinking though, for 2 up would you not need full preload and not 2/3? Also more damping?


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

17Back to top Go down   YSS shock install Empty Re: YSS shock install Wed Jul 04, 2018 4:47 pm

Point-Seven-five

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Why would you need to rebuild a top of the line street shock with only 6000km on it?  If anything, you might need a higher spring rate to prevent bottoming when two-up.  Harshness could be a function of the shock bottoming out on bumps due to a low spring rate or possibly too much compression dampening.  Is the shock gas charged?  You might just need it recharged to the correct pressure.

Spend some time setting up the pre-load for the correct sag(approximately 3.5cm) when you are sitting on the bike and then getting the dampening dialed in.  Personally, I would start the tuning process with minimum dampening both compression and rebound, and slowly increase the rebound to minimize rear end bounce.  I don't use much, if any, compression dampening in order to get a smoother ride on the often terrible roads I ride on.


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Past:
1994 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
1988 K100RS SE "Special Ed"
1994 K75S "Cheetos"
1992 K100RS "Moby Brick" R.I.P.
1982 Honda FT500
1979 Honda XR185
1977 Honda XL125
1974 Honda XL125
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
1968 Kawasaki 175
    

18Back to top Go down   YSS shock install Empty Re: YSS shock install Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:19 pm

MarcS

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George_Pap wrote:Marc i'm considering getting the YSS to replace my 15yr WP rear shock on my K100RT (1985). 
Any feedback would be appreciated! I'm between YSS and HAGON  study study study


The only feedback I can give ATM is that it looks to be good quality. My bike is still getting a minor rebuild. Olaf seems quite happy with his. He is the man to speak to


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George_Pap

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MarcS wrote:
George_Pap wrote:Marc i'm considering getting the YSS to replace my 15yr WP rear shock on my K100RT (1985). 
Any feedback would be appreciated! I'm between YSS and HAGON  study study study


The only feedback I can give ATM is that it looks to be good quality. My bike is still getting a minor rebuild. Olaf seems quite happy with his. He is the man to speak to

thanks Marc!


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