Non DDC suspension set up

[Lowrance]

Originally Posted by CrazyBiker

Rear R1 shock works on our bikes?

No.  Nitron offer and R1, R2, R3 and Race Pro shocks.  Just their designations.

[lospsi]

Yes, as Lowrence states, R1 is Nitron's base model shock. It offers spring preload adjustment, a combined comp/reb adjuster and variable length. Thought the adjustments aren't impressive (as buying a fully adjustable shock) the built quality seems really good, it also helps that you give your weight, riding preferences so they can built the shock accordingly. Wilbers do the same with their shock too. Both shocks can be also upgraded to fully adjustable.

http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_item.php?catID=13396&prodID=86995
https://www.wilbers-shop.de/en/Motorcycle/BMW/S-1000-R-K10-wilbers-17/shock-absorber-type-640-Road.html?manufacturer=l7717b4b922c536678ce9edd6482405c&year=2014&catname=bd295cd47c71e944f701febd9b1ef11f

[Fer]

Hi Lospsi

I am in the same boat as you. Fortunately a bit slimmer ;) I have been at 129kg, but currently at 99kg.

I actually thing the rear shock is quite decent damping wise. I have had some lots worse. I would also like a calibrated spring.

I was amazed to find out that there is no preload adjustment on the front. Never seen comp. and rebound adjustment with no preload. I am also looking for springs matched to weight.

Where did you fit the spacers for preload adjusting?

Regards Tommy

[lospsi]

Hi Tommy,
a local suspension specialist fabricated the spacers, nothing special about them. Since then, I just added a few clicks in the hydraulics. For now, funds are a bit low for an upgrade, I'm learning to accept the poor suspension. To be fair to the bike though, for average riding the bike feels good. It's when you start to push, countersteer and brake hard (aka fast road or track riding) that brings out the "problems".

Regarding springs, so far only Wilbers makes springs for the front, for rear suspension you have a lot of options for a new shock (Wilbers, Ohlins, Nitron, FG Gubellini).