Hi guys, many in thread links that say "click here" when talking about the S1000 shock mod (Gen 1) send me to the dead old site. Does the 2014 S1000rr shock need dogbones, 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.
Hi matey.
As a general rule of thumb, shock length is directly linked to ride height & affects the leverage ratio of the lower rising rate linkage, so it's critical any shock swap is exact same length as OEM or very close to it to retain stock ride height & ride characteristics.
S1000rr shock is approx 5mm longer than stock, so the rising rate ratio is barely affected & no dog bone change needed, ride height is approx 10mm above stock, dependant on you're weight in full riding gear, you may or may not get away without needing a heavier spring.
S1000rr is sprung for a much lighter bike, so a spring swap is highly likely to get sag correct.
R6 shock swap is a known mod that many of us have & really benefits the bike, it's a shorter shock, so needs 130mm dog bones to get ride back to near stock, albeit a tad higher.
Due to the R6 shock being shorter, it affects the rising rate ratio, in effect gives the same result as using a much heavier spring.
You'll probly get away without a spring change unless you're 19st +, then you're looking at a heavier spring choice & a rebound valve shims need a tweek.
In summary, S1000rr needs no dogbone change unless you personally need a higher ride height.
Drop the forks up thru the yokes 10mm & bike rides more sportier, turns in easier & calms the wheelies down, you lose a bit of high speed stability, but no body rides balls out all the time so you'll not really notice it unless you're looking to lose ya licence.
