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by benny802
Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE
Topic: 1979 R100 for sale in VT $2200
Replies: 0
Views: 1786

1979 R100 for sale in VT $2200

1979 BMW R100 with luftmeister fairing, side cases, rear rack, new battery, new rear shocks, approx. 60k miles. fresh tune-up from BMW dealer. runs great! looks good for a 32 year old bike... there are a few dings and scratches here and there. located in southeastern Vermont (Guilford). asking $2200...
by benny802
Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:42 am
Forum: WANTED
Topic: rear shocks for R100
Replies: 2
Views: 3920

rear shocks for R100

looking for some rear shocks for my 1979 R100. mine are all done, nothing left! I know there are many options out there... I am selling the bike so I am looking for something on the inexpensive side of things, but something that will work better than what I have now.
by benny802
Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...
Replies: 23
Views: 7888

Re: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...

I did remove the muffler on the R1150R and I do love that growl. I'll check into Hagon's. they are what my R1150R has, put on by the previous owner. they seem great, although they are "squeaky". once you're moving you don't really notice that, though. how about progressive suspension? any ...
by benny802
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...
Replies: 23
Views: 7888

Re: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...

seems like lots of options... I'm in a bit of a bind. I just got back from traveling and I'm awfully broke right now. :( also I'm debating about whether to keep this bike or sell it as money is nice to have and I also have a 2004 R1150R in the stable... it would be easier to sell a bike with working...
by benny802
Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...
Replies: 23
Views: 7888

Re: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...

by the way, I'm not sure the exact mileage of my bike but I think it's around 60,000.
by benny802
Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...
Replies: 23
Views: 7888

Re: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...

well it sounds like I need new shocks. I browsed around a little on ebay and IBMWR and there are options out there. someone is selling some shocks on ebay called SU Monroe... anyone know about these? it seems that there are other options out there as well, from used sets of the Boges to new progress...
by benny802
Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...
Replies: 23
Views: 7888

Re: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...

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by benny802
Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...
Replies: 23
Views: 7888

Re: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...

here I am! I've been busy. thanks for all the replies. I have a few photos, I'll see if I can figure out how to post them! so when the bike is on the centerstand, the shocks "look" normal, and there is about 13.25" from mounting bolt to mounting bolt. when i put it on the sidestand ho...
by benny802
Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...
Replies: 23
Views: 7888

rear shocks on '78 R100 bottomed out...

Hi, new member here seeking info about my 1978 R100. I don't know these bikes very well yet... but mine has rear suspension that seems to be bottomed out, or something like that. the shocks are sagged down low, and they don't give at all right now. it's like riding a hardtail bike. anyone ever exper...