The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: berub9a2 on March 21, 2007, 08:42:57 AM
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Has any body ever tried YSS shocks for their bike? I desperately need a new set and a local shop has a set that will fit my bike for $275. They are model number Model RZ 302 and they have adjustable rebound damping and a threaded pre-load. Does this look like a good deal?
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Can't much comment on the YSS shocks, beyond the fact that they seem kinda pricey.
Lots of folks here are running Hagons, which have an excellent performance & durability record, and should cost less than these YSS.
Check out http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc/home.html for details, prices, etc. [smiley=thumbup.gif]
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They look like they could be pretty good shocks. I think the length of the shock is important. The length is given by digits 7, 8 and 9 in the product code.
http://www.yss-suspension.com/product-code-explain.html
I think the stock shock length on a 79-84 R65 is 12.75 inches (approx. 324mm).
Paul
83 R65
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I like my Hagons just fine. They definintely improved comfort. They cost just under $200 US with shipping (I'm pretty sure there were shipping charges...).
If adjustability is important to you, then the extra $75 might not hurt so much.
My Hagons have 3 settings for spring preload. They also have different dampning bodies available. When you call the # on the website, you are talking directly to Dave Quinn, and he can help you decide what would be best for you depending on rider/equipment weight and riding style.