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

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:56 am
by SteveD
benny802 wrote: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 rear suspension I think.

thanks for all of the valuable input.
Nice bike the 1150r. Have you removed the muffler for a throaty sound and less weight? I have a friend who has had his like that for 75K. Loves it.

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

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:48 am
by Deleted User 62
richard t wrote:
benny802 wrote:by the way, I'm not sure the exact mileage of my bike but I think it's around 60,000.
Hagon shocks have worked for me I got them from Dave Quinn
+1 on the Hagons, at half the price of OEM.

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

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:48 pm
by benny802
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 opinions? there is a set for sale close by me that would work with a R100. seems like a reasonable price as well.

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

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:59 am
by SteveD
benny802 wrote:...
how about progressive suspension? any opinions? there is a set for sale close by me that would work with a R100. seems like a reasonable price as well.
If the price is reasonable, and the bike is up for sale, then why not?