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Currently fitted to a 2011 F800R, will fit other years as well. Elka 3-way High speed and low speed compression adjustment, rebound adjustment, remote hydraulic preload and remote reservoir. Hyperpro spring (don't know the rate but could have try to find it if you're interested) Not height...

I have a stock BMW F650GS lowered shock for sale. Off a 2012 F650GS with 10,000 miles on it. Includes the adjustor tool. It works fine. I replaced it with a Progressive shock I got for a bargain. The difference between the stock BMW shock, made by Sachs, and the aftermarket Progressive shock...

I want to adjust the rear spring preload on my '08 ST. I can't get it to turn!! The 'tool' (key) from under the seat starts flexing. I've tried going CCW & CW... What do I do now??

I just purchased a lowered F650GS Twin (2008) and want to swap to the standard suspension. The part number I'm after is 33537698358. If you'd like to trade for the lowered shock / side stand I can do that, or happy to just buy your standard shock. So if you've got one laying around after an...

Hi Guys, Just trying to get rid of some extra parts from my f800st de lowering project. The Shock is the standard Height Version, in very good working order. I used my original shock and just replaced the spring...

In most threads and on http://www.uthd.com/jeremy/f800st_config_metric.html the default setting for the rear damper is 1.5 turns anticlockwise for a 85kg rider. But the F800R manual states "Turn adjusting screw as far as it will go clockwise, then back it off 3/4 turns. (full load of fuel, with...

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Hey all! I purchased a new (2009) F800 GS in April of this year and it's been great! I love it. A few weeks ago, I went on my first adventure ride in the Hocking Hills area of Ohio. The roads, were a mixture of pavement, gravel and rock...more like the size of rocks they use on the railroads...

I bought one of the first F800GS's and was ecstatic at first with the handling and "reliability". Till about 8000km. First there was the recall of the front axle. Then the water-pipe. Then an oil leak from the head gasket (tappet cover). Then the rear wheel bearing packed up. Then the chain and...

If anyone has installed an aftermarket rear shock on the F800S[T] could you comment on the results for a given usage and provide pictures of the installation ? I know of the following shocks: 1) Ohlins type 46DR1S, part# BM706 - hydraulic preload and rebound damping adjustments 2) Wilbers type...

I've always been a fan of the combination of properly-adjusted Ohlins and the BMW bikes, so after acquiring the 800GS, I took advantage of a generous group buy offer by Kyle Racing and got a rear shock for the new bike. First impressions: 1) Install is *easy*. Remove plastic trim/seat...