Shocks

["Clive Liddell" <cliddell@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob, you wrote:

"BTW, do you have better shocks on your bike???  I am on the OEM shocks at
135,000 km."

I'm glad to hear about the OEM shocks, especially the distance travelled.
Like the rest of the bike the OEM shocks, IMO, seem to settle down and
perform quite well for a long time.   My R850R at just under 70000km is
giving a nicer ride now than I can remember when new (when it was a bit
harsh on rough roads).  The RT, at 40000km, is also starting to glide along
with mainly the movement of the front forks indicating a deterioration of
the road surface.

It may be that I do not habitually load the bikes heavily - well not
counting a few grocery runs every week...  Amazing, the mass in dog food,
sugar, tinned stuff and the likes!

Regards

Clive Liddell
South Africa

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Silas <robert.silas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 6:57 AM
Subject: Re: Garmin MetroGuide Canada v4


> Hello Steve,
> Thanks a lot for the comprehensive write-up, I did not expect that much
> input, so thanks again.
> I will check out both sites and will see a dealer in Montreal too.  I
intend
> to study the subject well, not just jump into it.  As for now, I am a real
> rookie on the subject.
> I'll let you know about my purchase, when I come to it.
> BTW, do you have better shocks on your bike???  I am on the OEM shocks at
> 135,000 km.
> Bob Silas
> '94 R1100RS, ABS and many modifications

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