My front suspension on the Earle's L/L's (BMW R100) are getting a bit tired. I have a pair of almost new shox on the shelf in the garage, but they are 1/4 inch shorter.
My question is, would this make any difference to the steering/handleing?
Thank's Karl.
I'd think it would depend on the springs of the new shocks versus the old.
Do the current shocks show much sag or are they fully extended with the bike unloaded?
Your new shocks may hold your front end higher even though the eye to eye length is 1/4" less.
Don in Nipomo
Hi Karl is it getting cold up your way yet?. the shock lenght + or - a 1/4" wont make a difference as they are changing length all the while you are riding so as long as the springs are up to the job you should be good. Hank
Thank's fellas - Think I'll just put them on and see what happen's. I know nothing about the spring rate on them, but I think by the very nature of L/L's they should'nt sag too much, but may end up a bit bouncy. They're alot shinnier anyway's LOL.
Hank41 - It's not too cold yet, just fed-up of all the rain we've had. You still got the Ural?
Cheer's Karl.
yes & it's pretty much sorted now i'm intending to use it through the winter while i give the harley a bit of tlc, hope it dries out a bit for you let me know if you are coming south any time rallying or such, we can meet up & swap lies. Hank
Cheer's Hank I'll keep that kind offer in mind. Was at the Jumbo a few week's ago, I go as much as I can.
Cheer's Karl.
