1 Advice on rear progressive shock needed. Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:39 am
kdiv2011
active member
Hello Forum. First off I am excited about asking my first question, well it's multiple questions on one topic.
My newly purchased bike has a 'Progressive Suspension' shock on the rear and from what I have been able to find it could be a '412 Series'. It measures 14" from post to post.
An issue I have is with this shock, and I am assuming it's the problem, I am on my tippy-toes to touch the ground when seated as well as the rear of the bike is so high that using the side kickstand is really scary. It appears as though it could fall over with the slightest touch.
The question(s) I have are; should I get this shock changed out for a Stock one, a better aftermarket shock, or keep it and adjust it providing that adjusting it would have a lowering effect without making the suspension either too soft or too stiff.
It appears in the photo that the shock is adjusted on the higher end and could be ?lowered? by turning the bottom of the shock.
What would be the best decision in this case?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
My newly purchased bike has a 'Progressive Suspension' shock on the rear and from what I have been able to find it could be a '412 Series'. It measures 14" from post to post.
An issue I have is with this shock, and I am assuming it's the problem, I am on my tippy-toes to touch the ground when seated as well as the rear of the bike is so high that using the side kickstand is really scary. It appears as though it could fall over with the slightest touch.
The question(s) I have are; should I get this shock changed out for a Stock one, a better aftermarket shock, or keep it and adjust it providing that adjusting it would have a lowering effect without making the suspension either too soft or too stiff.
It appears in the photo that the shock is adjusted on the higher end and could be ?lowered? by turning the bottom of the shock.
What would be the best decision in this case?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
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www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html says
Data for vehicle identification number: WB1050607L0178661
Model: K100LT |Market: Europa | Type: 0506 | E-Code: K589
Engine: 4-ZYL - 1,00l (66kW) | Body Color: Rot Metallic (654)
Production date: 17.01.1990