Pictures of base R18 with wilbers +20 mm... anyone?

[paolo]

Hi all
Before buying the product I
would like to see side pics of r 18 with the wilbers +20 mm rear shock
If anyone has done this mod to their r 18 and is willing to post it would be greatly appreciated

 

[Lazos]

Here you go...

 

[paolo]

Thanks Lazos!
Looks definitely a bit higher
My question is how do they achieve the + 20 mm lift?
Since my silencers are just below the swingarm with a @ 10 mm gap which has never made contact....I wonder if the lift is achieved by the longer shock pushing down on the swingarm ...then it would be a problem with my exhaust tip
...any idea?
Thanks

 

[Lazos]

Honestly a don't know i think most of the lift is on the top part. My dealer install the Wilbers. You should email Wilbers and ask them. Good luck.

 

[paolo]

Thanks again Lazos for a different perspective picture....the swing arm seems straight with the frame lines just like my stock height r18 ...so I will definitely write to wilbers to ask where the magic happens

 

[Noelpolar]

Longer spring is what they told me... 115mm of travel... shaft would have to be a bit longer as well I guess....

 

[paolo]

Longer spring is what they told me... 115mm of travel.

Longer spring ok ..but then seat height is the same ?...just more travel suspension ...I thought it was also raising the bike ..!?

 

[Noelpolar]

Longer spring ok ..but then seat height is the same ?...just more travel suspension ...I thought it was also raising the bike ..!?

Yes it raises the bike.... ie a bit under 20mm I guess. You situation is somewhat unique..... I'd jack up the rear and see if you have 20mm of additional rear wheel droop available.... pull out the shock/swingarm bolt to see how much additional droop is available before the exhaust hits.... just like wheel droping into a pothole when riding..... on my bike I do notice some additional swing arm down angle... but... bike to bike comparison won't mean much as static sag will not be the same possibly.... I run about 10mm static and 30mm rider sag.

 

[paolo]

Thanks Noelpolar.!..seems legit checking the swingarm drop without the lower shock bolt ....I guess that will give me a pretty accurate answer about my problem

 

[JAMUSAURUS]

Honestly a don't know i think most of the lift is on the top part. My dealer install the Wilbers. You should email Wilbers and ask them. Good luck. View attachment 14826

Would you be able to show me your preload adjuster for the wilber? Curious to how it’s done as I like the stock adjuster location.

 

[Lazos]

Mine is with the mechanical spring preload . All I have to do is remove the right side panel and use 8mm socket

 

[Lazos]

Photos...

 

[JAMUSAURUS]

Photos...

Thanks! This is perfect