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AUSBRICK · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:02 am Post subject: K1100 lt 93 forks

Hi all still tinkering . Been trying to remember which leg has the dampener left or right. 93 k1100 lt
Anyone know ...
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Grunter · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:42 am Post subject:

I have just checked a manual for the forks using a BMW workshop RAM disc and they look as if they have identical components so the damping is probably with both legs. I would have thought only using one leg for the damping would/could lead to some 'interesting' handling.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 10:15 am Post subject:

Yes there are damper cartridges in both forks, however the one for the right side fork has different internals in it. That's why it takes less oil on a oil change(when not full disassembled)
I have a page excerpt from the shop manual I'll email to you since this site doesn't host attachments. It does briefly describe the differences in the damper on assembly.
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AUSBRICK · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:47 pm Post subject: K1100 lt 93 forks

Thanks for replies. I remember finding info saying one of the damping cartridge is a dummy it has no valves in it just an unrestricted piston. I think it's the right as it has slightly more oil . The cartridges are not able to be disassembled so diagrams show no internals I think it was someone who put the dampened cartridges into both legs for as a suspension modification.
Will do some more research. Cheers AB
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