RE: Shocks and Springs

["Minor, Bob" <Bminor@xxxxxxxx>]

When you're cornering hard and you hit a bump does the bike suck it up
and remain stable and hold the line?  Or do you feel like the bike is
floating around and is not in perfect control?  Maybe even scrapes the
center stand if you're really into it?  Anyone who appreciates spirited
cornering has never regretted upgrading to a pair of aftermarket shocks.
Aftermarket shocks come with their own springs and should be selected
based on weight and riding style.  Replacement OEM shocks shouldn't even
be a consideration unless you can find a used pair of low mileage units
for next to nothing.   

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Marco S Hyman
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 1:15 PM
To: oilheads@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Shocks and Springs 

 > I've heard and read in different places that the factor shocks and  >
springs wear out around 30K. What would be the signs that your shocks  >
and springs are starting to go bad and need to be replaced?

Simplistic worn shock test:

Push down on the rear end of your bike (requires someone to hold the
front end).  Let it go.  Does the bike pogo up and down?  If so your
rebound damping is off.   Try to adjust the rebound damping so the
bike doesn't pogo.  Can't? Then your shock is worn.

Do springs go bad?   I thought it was usually a case of the wrong
spring for your weight/load.  Don't know.

If you're not busy Saturday (I know Gregory is in the SF Bay Area)
attend the CalBMW Suspension Seminar and get an expert to answer your
questions.  

 http://www.calmoto.com/community/events/suspension_seminar.html

I've signed up and will be there on my GS.

// marc

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