I think i may have out engineered the German engineers who designed this motorcycle, (or at least tried to .)
1985 R80, old rider, short inseam ( 28") decided the mono shock was tired and should be replaced.
Wanted a softer ride and a bit closer to the ground for my old man stubby legs.
Checked around and talked to all the shock guru's i could find. Ordered a YSS shock from EPM , 20mm shorter than OEM length , and a spring rate more closely made to my weight.
Nice folks who could do the job at a reasonable price.
What i accomplished was a slightly shorter shock, feet not much closer to the ground ?
possibly a bit more adjustment for a softer ride ( maybe).
I am currently experimenting with pre-load and re- bound adjustments.
The other thing i accomplished was a PITA when I want to use the center stand.
Lesson learned; do not try to out engineer the folks who have designed an almost perfect motorcycle. ARRGH !!
1985 R80, old rider, short inseam ( 28") decided the mono shock was tired and should be replaced.
Wanted a softer ride and a bit closer to the ground for my old man stubby legs.
Checked around and talked to all the shock guru's i could find. Ordered a YSS shock from EPM , 20mm shorter than OEM length , and a spring rate more closely made to my weight.
Nice folks who could do the job at a reasonable price.
What i accomplished was a slightly shorter shock, feet not much closer to the ground ?
possibly a bit more adjustment for a softer ride ( maybe).
I am currently experimenting with pre-load and re- bound adjustments.
The other thing i accomplished was a PITA when I want to use the center stand.
Lesson learned; do not try to out engineer the folks who have designed an almost perfect motorcycle. ARRGH !!