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Mystic Red
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 Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject: Lowering a K11RS |
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Any tips? My wife would like to move up from her 250 Virago. Do they make a lower shock for a K11? I know they do for the 75?
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'd look for a K75 that has a low seat already. She'd probably like that more. It's a lighter bike and very smooth. On the one I bought it's so smooth that I've found myself travelling at freeway speeds only to look down and find that I'm still in 4th gear. 
Or just get her a K75. You can often find someone on IBMWR who will just bought a low seat bike who wants to swap.
Also, have her sit on a K1100RS. It rides lower than the LT.
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owrstrich
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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lotts of r s questions comming from an l t rider...
makes one wonder if you have an experimental r s in your possession...
j o
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: Lowering a K11RS |
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| Mystic Red wrote: | | Any tips? My wife would like to move up from her 250 Virago. Do they make a lower shock for a K11? I know they do for the 75? |
Best advise I can give is DON'T!!
I've done and since reversed the following; lowered the triple clamp and a Works lowered shock.
I had the seat reworked to be 1.5 inches shorted. Kept this.
Lowering the bike utterly mutilated the handling and trashed the cornering stability. It was frankly frightening in turns. It flopped over unpredictably no matter the line or speed.
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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I've never done it but I completely agree with Shogs. You're messing with suspension and handling geometry that's designed the way it is for a reason.
If by "they" making a short shock you mean BMW they never did.
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jpberens1994K1100RS
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Location: Hales Corners, WI. / Relocating to central FL.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:33 pm Post subject: 250 Virago to K1100? |
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Ok ok all in jest here.
Is the honey moon over?
U still love her? Want her around?
Is she stronger than you?
I SAID ALL IN JEST!!!
Now, IMHO that's a BIG move up man!
Especially with an K1100RS!!
A K75, the less body work the better, is most definately a better option.
Nice to see her rideing interest piqued, you are a lucky man, guide her will and she will show you horizons you have only dreamed of.
Peace.
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Mystic Red
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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But I have this rs just sitting in my shop with no to ride it. The serial #'s seems to have eroded away.
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jpberens1994K1100RS
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:56 am Post subject: K11RS |
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Just sitting?!?!
Dang!
I guess then, I'd just be a little nervous. Heavier bike, the weight up higher and a lot more ponies.
If she seems to want to, maybe try a little ride around, carefully.
The RS does not need to get far off vertical center to find the point of no return at slow speeds or when paddeling around.
Honesty, you know her best, and you know that machine, choice be yours and hers. Think about it carefully.
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: K11RS |
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| jpberens1994K1100RS wrote: | | The RS does not need to get far off vertical center to find the point of no return at slow speeds or when paddeling around. |
No shit!!!! 
DAMHIK 
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You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Mystic Red wrote: | | But I have this rs just sitting in my shop with no to ride it. The serial #'s seems to have eroded away. |
The bottom line is for you to provide the most postitive, non-threating beginner riding experience for her you can.
Do what feels right by both of you.
Talk about EVERYTHING.
Listen to her and be encouraging.
Don't let what looks like an easy option be the driving force behind this descission.
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
Nana korobi ya oki |
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