BMW K bikes (Bricks)


You are not connected. Please login or register

View previous topic View next topic Go down  Message [Page 1 of 1]


1Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:33 am

Holister

Holister
Life time member
Life time member
Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences, good or bad with the YSS Z Series shock.

Cheers


__________________________________________________

1989 K100RT     VIN  0097367 (naked)  
1996 K1100RS   VIN  0451808
 YSS Z Series Shockie Austra12    Fuel:  95 Octane
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50
Gear Box Oil:  Nulon Synthetic 75W90
    

2Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 4:51 am

charlie99

charlie99
VIP
VIP
hope ron comes along soon ,,,his employer is a distributor of yss ,,,and I imagine he will have some feedback

I know there are different models of the yss ...but cant remember at the moment which series is the better

good luck Kaptain


__________________________________________________
cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

3Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:43 am

Two Wheels Better

Two Wheels Better
Moderator
Moderator
Here's a link to YSS' application list

[url=http://www.yssusa.com/app list 4-12.pdf]YSS[/url]

(the magic link doohickey appears to not be working correctly after several attempts so you'll have to copy and paste)

You'll find BMW lisitings from the end of page one through page three.

I've sold several YSS sets and singles for Beemers over the few years. They hold up well, are easily re-buildable, and perfom at the mid-level compared to Wlbers/Ohlins, etc., as befitting their selling price. They do as asked. I wouldn't look past them.


__________________________________________________
"Politics is the entertainment division of the military industrial complex."
- Frank Zappa
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
    

4Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 5:12 pm

Motorbike Mike

Motorbike Mike
Life time member
Life time member
Two Wheels Better wrote:Here's a link to YSS' application list

[url=http://www.yssusa.com/app list 4-12.pdf]YSS[/url]

(the magic link doohickey appears to not be working correctly after several attempts so you'll have to copy and paste)

You'll find BMW lisitings from the end of page one through page three.

I've sold several YSS sets and singles for Beemers over the few years. They hold up well, are easily re-buildable, and perfom at the mid-level compared to Wlbers/Ohlins, etc., as befitting their selling price. They do as asked. I wouldn't look past them.
TWB,
How would you rate the YSS units compared to a stock 1100 LT unit?
My Lt unit's getting tired when I'm push on-bottoming out quite a bit.

Mike.

    

5Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:24 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

avatar
Life time member
Life time member
I took delivery of a YSS unit last week, for the K100RT. Really good value, looks good and will post when I eventually get around to installing it [no main stand and cant lift the bike onto it so haven't fixed it].


__________________________________________________
1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

6Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:28 pm

Motorbike Mike

Motorbike Mike
Life time member
Life time member
92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:I took delivery of a YSS unit last week, for the K100RT. Really good value, looks good and will post when I eventually get around to installing it [no main stand and cant lift the bike onto it so haven't fixed it].
Can't you lay it on it's side and change the unit tomorrow? 
I need to know what it's like!  Laughing

    

7Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:30 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

avatar
Life time member
Life time member
I would if I could but my shoulder took a rap about 18 months back and still not right. Getting it up again is a problem...........


__________________________________________________
1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

8Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:41 pm

Motorbike Mike

Motorbike Mike
Life time member
Life time member
92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:I would if I could but my shoulder took a rap about 18 months back and still not right. Getting it up again is a problem...........
Olaf, I can't believe some of the excuses I'm reading here......shout the wife for help.  lol!

    

9Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:34 pm

Holister

Holister
Life time member
Life time member
TWB, Thanks for that info it was very helpful.

Olaf, I'm keen to know what you think. I just bought a newish one on ebay at a reasonable price. I won't get that till end of next week. My orig oem is cactus.

Cheers


__________________________________________________

1989 K100RT     VIN  0097367 (naked)  
1996 K1100RS   VIN  0451808
 YSS Z Series Shockie Austra12    Fuel:  95 Octane
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50
Gear Box Oil:  Nulon Synthetic 75W90
    

10Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:49 pm

Neil_art

Neil_art
active member
active member
Got a YSS ME302-285T shock a couple of months ago, the OEM one was in bad shape so was looking for a replacement, build quality looks good, haven't ridden her much but when I have it felt good (on a k75), and for £126 I'm happy, and it came with lots of pretty stickers!

YSS Z Series Shockie Shock10

    

11Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:14 pm

Beamer_Bill

Beamer_Bill
active member
active member
Motorbike Mike wrote:
92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:I would if I could but my shoulder took a rap about 18 months back and still not right. Getting it up again is a problem...........
Olaf, I can't believe some of the excuses I'm reading here......shout the wife for help.  lol!

I hope his wife can help him get it 'up'  .  :joker:

    

12Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:28 pm

Two Wheels Better

Two Wheels Better
Moderator
Moderator
YSS are from Thailand, but this does not mean they perform like a wet noodle in a plate of Pad See Ew.

Comparing them to stock, you'll find they outperform them in every way. Most aftermarket shops can spring them to your requirements, too. We use Klaus at EPF Performance in New Jersey or Ted Porter in Calithumpia.


__________________________________________________
"Politics is the entertainment division of the military industrial complex."
- Frank Zappa
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
    

13Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:55 pm

Packo

Packo
Silver member
Silver member
Nigel,
I have had a YSS on my outfit for almost a year now and very happy with it.
The local YSS man (in Adelaide)is very knowledgeable and helpful. Went to him with my requirements ie. weights etc and he put together a unit for me. So far it has not bottomed out at all is is very comfortable, we are 2 up on the bike and carry a fair bit of weight with the chair etc. As long as you have the right spring for your particular application you should be ok I would think. From memory it cost me $800 I think
I was that happy with it I went back and got him to set me up a pair for the R series and no complaints there either - reckon they were about $250 for the pair
Mike


__________________________________________________
______________
 
83 K100 HRD Outfit
1992 K1100 Outfit
2003 R1150 GSA Outfit
1983 K100 Basic
    

14Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:08 am

Holister

Holister
Life time member
Life time member
Good to hear from you Mike. Thanks for the feed back. Cheers

Neil_art wrote:Got a YSS ME302-285T shock a couple of months ago, .......
Thanks Neil. Is that a -285T or did you mean to type -385T? I couldn't find it in the application list that TWB posted above.

Sounds like the YSS-Z will do the job very nicely. Thanks for all the comments

Cheers


__________________________________________________

1989 K100RT     VIN  0097367 (naked)  
1996 K1100RS   VIN  0451808
 YSS Z Series Shockie Austra12    Fuel:  95 Octane
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50
Gear Box Oil:  Nulon Synthetic 75W90
    

15Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:25 pm

Corkboy

Corkboy
Life time member
Life time member
bought one for the k1100LT last month.  in Europe it was a lot cheaper than the RAM option.

Cost was €260 delivered from Germany. RAM would have been closer to double that.

It is much better than standard, and I can't find fault in it.

One thing, spray a bit of lube, wd40 or the like, on the preload spring before adjusting it. Stops the supplied adjustment bar from bending DAMHIK.  Rolling Eyes


__________________________________________________
Regards,

Corkboy '87 K100RS SE (The black one - one of the two bikes I'm sorry I sold)
             '87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
             '97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
             '08 K1200GT Wedge - but still a K
             '08 Transalp 700
    

16Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:29 pm

Corkboy

Corkboy
Life time member
Life time member
92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:I would if I could but my shoulder took a rap about 18 months back and still not right. Getting it up again is a problem...........

You do know the Pfizer factory is down the road?   YSS Z Series Shockie 652573


__________________________________________________
Regards,

Corkboy '87 K100RS SE (The black one - one of the two bikes I'm sorry I sold)
             '87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
             '97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
             '08 K1200GT Wedge - but still a K
             '08 Transalp 700
    

17Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:31 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

avatar
Life time member
Life time member
Corkboy wrote:
92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:I would if I could but my shoulder took a rap about 18 months back and still not right. Getting it up again is a problem...........

You do know the Pfizer factory is down the road?   YSS Z Series Shockie 652573

Ah yes, down beside you....that big blue green building.


__________________________________________________
1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

18Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:52 pm

Motorbike Mike

Motorbike Mike
Life time member
Life time member
Corkboy wrote:bought one for the k1100LT last month.  in Europe it was a lot cheaper than the RAM option.

Cost was €260 delivered from Germany. RAM would have been closer to double that.

It is much better than standard, and I can't find fault in it.

One thing, spray a bit of lube, wd40 or the like, on the preload spring before adjusting it. Stops the supplied adjustment bar from bending DAMHIK.  Rolling Eyes
I've just ordered one for my K11LT.
I'll report back when it's fitted and tested.

I normally fit Wilbers but thought I'd give the YSS a try this time because my K11 isn't my main or go faster bike so hopefully it should suit my bike.

    

19Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Sorry your right it's a -385t, my bad. Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:14 pm

Neil_art

Neil_art
active member
active member
Kaptain Holister wrote:Thanks Neil. Is that a -285T or did you mean to type -385T?

Sorry your right it's a -385t, my bad, it was probably the beer and my enthusiasm to contribute to the forum that lead to the typo Smile

    

20Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Out with the old..... Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:39 pm

Motorbike Mike

Motorbike Mike
Life time member
Life time member
I've got mine at last!

The original has only done 39k and is OK up to where I'm riding i'm quick with the Wife on board and then it starts to behave like a very short Pogo stick.
The YSS unit has adjustable ride height so I've jacked it up 10mm.


YSS Z Series Shockie Cimg3311

YSS Z Series Shockie Cimg3310

I'll report back when I'm back from a test ride.

    

21Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:55 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

avatar
Life time member
Life time member
Corkboy wrote:bought one for the k1100LT last month.  in Europe it was a lot cheaper than the RAM option.

Cost was €260 delivered from Germany. RAM would have been closer to double that.

It is much better than standard, and I can't find fault in it.

One thing, spray a bit of lube, wd40 or the like, on the preload spring before adjusting it. Stops the supplied adjustment bar from bending DAMHIK.  Rolling Eyes

I found a little locknut on mine. . . . .

Even better I managed to get it on last Saturday using a ladder platform across the bike, used ratchet straps to pull the bike up and get the load off the shock. Had a short run Saturday and Sunday. Went out yesterday with full panniers and so far happy with the outcome. I adjusted the entire of the preload out and started from there. So far only wound it up 3 turns. Feels steady but I don't push the K hard although a times I would have a good load on. It has left me finally able to get both feet flat on the ground. But, it has shown up that I need a fork oil change and now need to pull the forks up the required 10mm or so.


__________________________________________________
1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

22Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Apr 19, 2016 2:33 pm

Motorbike Mike

Motorbike Mike
Life time member
Life time member
Just back and ready to report.
The rear is much stiffer than before and the bike feels like it has some proper damping. I've backed the spring off 1 complete turn as it did feel a bit stiff but always under control even at idiot riding velocities.
Unfortunately every action has an opposite and somewhat equal reaction. The rear used to play up with the old damper but now the front feels under sprung and a little too soft. It has new 15w oil in the forks so I'll add another 10cc per leg and may space the spring.
I'm not trying to build another track bike but just want to balance the feel but I am impressed.

    

23Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Apr 19, 2016 3:08 pm

88

88
Life time member
Life time member
Motorbike Mike wrote:Just back and ready to report.
The rear is much stiffer than before and the bike feels like it has some proper damping. I've backed the spring off 1 complete turn as it did feel a bit stiff but always under control even at idiot riding velocities.
Unfortunately every action has an opposite and somewhat equal reaction. The rear used to play up with the old damper but now the front feels under sprung and a little too soft. It has new 15w oil in the forks so I'll add another 10cc per leg and may space the spring.
I'm not trying to build another track bike but just want to balance the feel but I am impressed.
Thanks for the feedback Mike, I was looking at one of those for the K75.


__________________________________________________
YSS Z Series Shockie Ir-log1188....May contain nuts!YSS Z Series Shockie Ir-log11

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine from 1600 years ago & still true!

K1 - 1989 - AKA Titan (unique K1/K1100RS hybrid by Andreas Esterhammer)
K1100RS - 1995. AKA Rudolf Von Schmurf (in a million bits)
K100RS - 1991 AKA Ronnie. Cafe racer project bike
K75RTP - 1994
K75C - 1991 AKA Jim Beam. In boxes. 
K1100LT 1992 - AKA Big Red (gone)
K100LT - 1988 - AKA the Bullion brick. Should never have sold it.
    

24Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Apr 19, 2016 3:09 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

avatar
Life time member
Life time member
Exactly the same reaction I had about my forks. Soft and undersprung was exactly my comment.

Unfortunately I don't know what oil is in there so am going to go for 10W and see. Is it better to go up to a mix with some 15W or instead just add more oil? My own instinct was to up the oil grade.

I backed the rear shock off all the way as am only at 75kg and felt it would be a good place to start. Its back on just 3 turns.


__________________________________________________
1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

25Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Apr 19, 2016 4:51 pm

Motorbike Mike

Motorbike Mike
Life time member
Life time member
If anyone wants a YSS damper in the UK let me know.
The cheaper ME302-350T-01-8-X unit is £120 plus p&p and are available for K75 and K100's.
YSS Z Series Shockie Yssa12
 and the MZ366-350TRL-01-8JX with adjustable ride height is £190 plus p&p
YSS Z Series Shockie Yss13



All K 16 vales MZ366-385TRL-01-8X are adjustable ride height only and cost £190 plus p&p


YSS Z Series Shockie Yss_1610


I'll need model specifics and as they are very popular, delivery times do vary.


Mike.

    

26Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:05 pm

Dai

Dai
Life time member
Life time member
92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:Exactly the same reaction I had about my forks. Soft and undersprung was exactly my comment.
http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=40&Ct=MA&SbCt=BA_15_40_MA_25

Top set. I compared them to my Hagons and the tight-wound portions occupy just about the same length. The wire diameter is identical. I can't give a road comparison because Brick 2 still isn't finished. I'm running 10w oil and LFB's front end feels like it's off a different bike compared to the OEM when I got it.


__________________________________________________
1983 K100 naked upgraded to K100LT spec after spending time as an RS and an RT
1987 K100RT
Others...
1978 Moto Guzzi 850-T3, 1979 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 California,1993 Moto Guzzi 1100ie California
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
    

27Back to top Go down   YSS Z Series Shockie Empty Re: YSS Z Series Shockie Wed May 04, 2016 5:02 pm

Motorbike Mike

Motorbike Mike
Life time member
Life time member
2nd ride-still solo.
The rear felt harsh at normal riding speeds so I wound off 2 turns of preload and set off out again. The bike wasn't much better so I begun to think about rebound damping. I put only 3 clicks in the positive (harder) direction and thing felt more controlled, less harsh and more comfortable.
I'm definitely heading in the right direction and will have another play next time I'm out but if it's now as good as it gets, I'm happy.

    

Sponsored content


    

View previous topic View next topic Back to top  Message [Page 1 of 1]

Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum