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Dogbones Or Not S1000 Shock

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Hi guys, does the 2014 S1000rr shock need dogbones (Gen 1 Fz1), I read some people said yes, some said no. I thought I read someone say it does not and will just raise the back up 10mm or something and that is like people raising there forks up on the stock suspension so it would be better for turn in etc. Is this true? Any insights and the best way to proceed would be much appreciated, thanks.
 
Thanks, I think I read 2010-2011 are a bit longer and 2012-2014 are shorter. Did you do any upgrades to the front to go with your shock? If so what and what are some things I should do too? Springs and oil suffice? R1 front?
 
The forks on both my Gen 1s have the Traxxion 1.1 springs and around 7 wt. oil,

One bike has the BMW shock in the rear the other has a Penske with the remote res. My Penske has a 650 lb. spring and the BMW has a 700 lb. spring. Much of my riding was two up and I weighed about 215 back then. I'm 190 now mostly riding one up. Both bikes handle well, the BMW is better for two up. The Penske has better feel. They use to give the used BMW shocks away for $50 but that no longer seems the case. For how cheap they are, its a great route to a far superior shock than OEM.

After giving your original question some more thought the BMW is a bit taller. When you use the center stand the rear wheel will be lower. I've only got a 30 inch inseam and it's barely noticeable. Try the OEM bones first then you can find some lower if you're not happy.

Never tried an R1 set up but I'm sure they are very nice.
 
Thanks again. I bought a 2014 shock and was just worried about throwing the geometry off by raising it, but according to your results, looks like I'm good to go. I'm not really interested in slapping an R1 front on and just want to refresh the 21 year old front, especially since I'll be adding the rear shock now. It may take me some time to install the front springs and new oil though. Would the bike feel weird riding with just the BMW rear and front stock for a few weeks until I get the front sorted?
 
I can't imagine that it would be a problem. Things might feel different to you for a few miles, then it's all smiles. The stock suspension is really intended for those under 170 lbs. like many Japanese bikes
 
So the 2012-2014 RR shock is the way to go? I'm thinking about doing this, along with proper fork springs and some fresh fluid. I'm around 200 with gear and it's too soft as it is now.

There's also the R6R shock with custom dogbones that @Dean L. Dinnetz offers, I'm considering that too.

I'm not interested in buying a new modern bike, but also not interested in the fancy AK-20 cartridges I think one of these shocks plus stiffer fork springs and fresh oil would be a good value.
 
Never heard anything negative and only good about the R6 shock conversions that Dean sells and which I believe Devilsiam from the UK thought of. Would love to try one.
 
spyd3rm4n said:
So the 2012-2014 RR shock is the way to go? I'm thinking about doing this, along with proper fork springs and some fresh fluid. I'm around 200 with gear and it's too soft as it is now.

There's also the R6R shock with custom dogbones that @Dean L. Dinnetz offers, I'm considering that too.

I'm not interested in buying a new modern bike, but also not interested in the fancy AK-20 cartridges I think one of these shocks plus stiffer fork springs and fresh oil would be a good value.
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2010-12 BMW shock has a bronze colored top and bottom. 2013-14 has bronze colored top but silver colored bottom. Slight spring rate and internal damping changes for the 13-14 unit. But not enuff to fret over.

R6R shock is a great option also but does require different dogbones. Can get those shocks for less money also.
 
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