Spring rates

spacetiger · Post by **spacetiger** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 1:58 pm

Does anyone know what the OEM spring rates are on the bike (front and rear)?

I have a 2004 R1100S.

Cheers
Jerry

Aladin1 · Post by **Aladin1** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:29 pm

My 02 R1100S owners technical booklet states:

Front suspension....spring compression 55mm (2.17 in). Spring extension 55mm (2.17in) ...total travel 110mm (4.33in) fixed tube diameter 35mm (1.38 in)

Rear suspension ....spring compression 95mm (3.74 in)...spring extension 35 mm (1.38 in) total travel 130mm (5.12 in)

Hope that helps.

Alan

Pete. · Post by **Pete.** » Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:31 pm

Moderately helpful info but it won't give you the rate which is a function of diameter, turns and modulus of rigidity of the material it's made from.

An online calculator will get you in the ball-park.

http://www.thespringstore.com/spring-ca ... lator.html

Aladin1 · Post by **Aladin1** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:33 am

My apologies for only offering moderately helpful info...........surely any info is better than none when seeking advice?

Alan