K75C Suspension

[franck]

I am now riding my old K75C (1985) after quite a lot of heavy servicing.  The bike was off the road for about 15 years. Concerning the suspension -  I changed the fork oil and apparently the shock (Nivomat)  need no adjustment.  What is the expected  life of these shocks?  and an idle question - for the first few months the suspension felt very rough - and now it appears to be improving.  Is it possible that the suspension is "running in" or am I getting used to avoiding the numerous patches in the local roads? 

[Martin]

Nivomat shock didn't think there were any left. This shock is self adjusting and takes a few k's to adjust its self . It is kind of cool, as it will automatically adjust to loads or pillion requirements. If any faults occur with the unit do not attempt to pull it apart as it requires a specialist, if you can find one. I would love one but I have never seen one for sale in the last 10 years.
Regards Martin.

[Laitch]

I am now riding my old K75C (1985) after quite a lot of heavy servicing.   Is it possible that the suspension is "running in" or am I getting used to avoiding the numerous patches in the local roads?

I think your body is getting run in and you are adapting to the sensations this bike is transmitting. If you've got good control on rough patches, stopping and curves, the shock is ok. You may have had air in the front tube fluid that has been sorted by riding.

[franck]

Thanks for the comments.   This is the first time I have ridden a BMW as a first bike.  Road holding is fine, sudden bumps or pot holes hit at speed tend to give me a bit of a jolt.  I have had the same experience with the gear shift - to start with I thought the box was on the way out,  I am now finding the gear changes are much smoother.  I guess your right - the bike is running me in!
Best regards  Frank