New suspension springs - R11S

Motocod · Post by **Motocod** » Fri May 08, 2015 2:05 pm

Just wondering if anyone has purchased new suspension springs to suit their weight? If so, where did you get them?

Thanks,

Nik

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Fri May 08, 2015 2:38 pm

Nik - sorry I can't speak for BM's, but I know Hyperpro do a range of replacement springs for a large number of OEM shocks on Japanese bikes.

May be worth a try?

metropolis2k · Post by **metropolis2k** » Fri May 08, 2015 5:16 pm

Are those for standard shocks or aftermarket? I've got both sets of aftermarket shocks on my bike sprung to my weight. Ohlins on the S and Nitrons on the GS.

As Gromit says, Hyperpro do springs that should fit and people often do that on GS. Personally if I were you I'd go the whole hog and get some aftermarket shocks. Second hand would obviously be cheaper (factor in a bit to get them serviced), if you're looking new Nitron are good quality and a bit cheaper than the bigger brands (and they'll stick the correct spring on for you by default).

beachcomber · Post by **beachcomber** » Sat May 09, 2015 10:23 am

You could try RAMSHOX offerd by Realm Engineering. [www.realmengineering.com ]

They've been involved with race shox for their replica Jag C Types and Cobras for over 30 years - road and race.

Been involved in bike shox for the past 9 years,

Ben Kingham won the B.E.A.R.S. championship outright using RAM suspension on his K100.

The Oilhead range has now been fully developed and is available in specs to suit individual riders as each shock is manufactured and assembled entirely in the UK.

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Sat May 09, 2015 12:04 pm

beachcomber wrote:You could try RAMSHOX offerd by Realm Engineering. [www.realmengineering.com ]

They've been involved with race shox for their replica Jag C Types and Cobras for over 30 years - road and race.

Been involved in bike shox for the past 9 years,

Ben Kingham won the B.E.A.R.S. championship outright using RAM suspension on his K100.

The Oilhead range has now been fully developed and is available in specs to suit individual riders as each shock is manufactured and assembled entirely in the UK.

http://www.realmengineering.com/page7.html

£225 is a good price for a quality monoshock, look lovely too

http://www.ramshox.com/

beachcomber · Post by **beachcomber** » Sun May 10, 2015 9:36 am

Hi Steve - thanx for the kind words ..................

Don't want to mislead anyone - the RAMSHOX site is currently in the process of getting updated to include all the other components and parts they are making - GRP parts, Plug Leads, suspension [ adjustable Paralever and Telelever ] and of course - the new shox.

The Oilhead shox are a slightly different pricing due to the additional furniture that has to be made - CNC parts etc.

Still good value for a quality well proven item.

Rear is £265
front £225

ALL RAMSHOX include C Spanner and fixings where applicable.

However, buy as a pair and it reduces to the aforementioned £225 per unit
= £450.00.

Comes as a purpose made unit to your specs [ weight, riding style, etc ].

I'm currently working on the revamped sites [ Realm and RAMSHOX ] and it will be up there as soon as all the new parts are productionised.

BTW - jigs being made for 10mm shorter Telelever [ non-adjustable ] to modify owners' components on exchange. Adjustable version on the way.

Don't forget 10% discount for BT members - tell them TJ sent you.

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Sun May 10, 2015 2:49 pm

Is there an option for remote preload adjusters?

beachcomber · Post by **beachcomber** » Sun May 10, 2015 7:33 pm

slparry wrote:Is there an option for remote preload adjusters?

NO - all the adjustment is at the bottom of the shock body. Dampening adjustment via simple knurled knob - no fiddly screwdriver's required.

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Mon May 11, 2015 4:19 am

mmm. At some point this year I'll be looking for new shocks for the BCR - they could be an option

Motocod · Post by **Motocod** » Mon May 11, 2015 7:34 am

Those look nice, but I'd need a remote preload adjustment, as I regularly carry a passenger and luggage.

Initially I'd like to just explore the options for re-springing the standard shocks.

Nik

beachcomber · Post by **beachcomber** » Mon May 11, 2015 10:57 am

dave the german wrote:mmm. At some point this year I'll be looking for new shocks for the BCR - they could be an option

They'll be fitted to our project bikes and given a severe workout.

be glad to quote you when the time comes.