1999 REAR SHOCK REPLACEMENT

[greengary]

Need to replace the rear shock on my 1999 R1100RT. Has 75K miles. What do you suggest? Thanks.

[BABABeemer]

I would check with Beemer Boneyard for a good used Shock.

[9Mary7]

If you're planning on another 75k, https://www.beemershop.com/category/suspension-products-178.html

 

They have the most options re: cost/features.

[Lowndes]

I agree with 9Mary7.  Talk to Ted Porter there.  I've purchased two sets of shocks fo my '99 and '00 BMW's and have not been disappointed.  Ted will ask a bunch of questions about the bike, your riding style, weight, cargo, the roads you travel, and will talk suspension as long as you want.  He is busy, you may get a call back at 9 PM Saturday night (they are 3 hours behind East Coast time) but he will call you back.  He had 5 different brands to choose from and did not recomment the most expensive.

 

Also, don't neglect the front unit (unless you've already done that one).  It's really a SAFETY issue as much as comfort and handling.  Before I got these units if a bike had some springs I was good to go.  The difference was transformative, for me and the bike.  Kinda like coffee, beer, wine, and bourbon; once you've tried the good stuff it's hard to go back.

[Brodiepunker18]

I personally went with progressive shocks. I did mine last summer both front and rear.