Lowering bike with shorter shock

[CRASH]

It just makes sense the shorter one has to be stiffer so as not to bottom out.

Spring weight is not determined by shock length, it needs to be determined by riders weight and riding style or the bike will handle horribly.  Adjusting sag with the new travel numbers will determine the spring stiffness.  Since there is less travel, it will most likely be a little stiffer, but it should not be so much so to be tremendously noticeable.

[Ocelot]

Lowering the front is less than a snap. You loosen four bolts a bit, tap it down, and tighten them up. Absolutely no big deal.  :2thumbup:

Lowering the front is not the least bit necessary. Ocelot isn't, and you don't notice at all. Handles fine. Absolutely no big deal.  :2thumbup:

Just because you're Bavarian doesn't make you Gyro Gearloose.  :loco:

[BobR]

The Ohlins rep called me yesterday to let me know they completed the servicing of the shock and that they were unable to lower it at all using the spacer method.  Can't remember exactly why but it was some valid reason.  He said they could lower it another way but it would involve more $$$$, so at the end of the day I am back to where I started, but I am ok with that.  I have a low seat I got off Ebay coming in so I will try to get what I need from that.

As a general aside, how often do folks get their rear shock serviced?  first time for me although I have only had the bike for 3 1/2 years.

[johnny]

i gotts approx  60k mostly fully loaded 2 up miles on a works performance rear shock with no signs of needing anything except more miles...

j o

[DRxBMW]

i gotts approx  60k mostly fully loaded 2 up miles on a works performance rear shock with no signs of needing anything except more miles...

j o

I agree_____________.

Depends on the "overall quality" of the shock and what type of roads you ride.

Ohlin type IV on the K 75 went 90K before a revamp. Truthfully, it really did NOT need much attention. Oil was little dark but the nitrogen pressure was spot on.

However, on a enduro machine the oil will break down from the heat quicker.

Ha, I wore out the OEM BMW shock on the K 75 is less than 20K,can you say POS.