Shock absorbers for your classic
Pick your bike and see which shocks fit. With length, mounting and approval for each one.
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All about shock absorbers
Which shock fits my motorcycle? Pick your make, model and year in the bike selector and you only see the suspension that fits. The range is mostly for BMW right now.
We have twin shocks (a pair at the rear), mono shocks (one at the rear), front shocks, front and rear sets, plus a few fork kits and conversion kits. That is over 350 products from YSS and Hagon, with lengths from about 270 to 485 mm.
The type depends on your bike. A BMW R model from 1969 to 1985 has two shocks at the rear. From 1985 the R80 and R100 have one (Monolever, later Paralever), like the K75 and K100. You measure length from the centre of one mounting eye to the centre of the other, see the measuring guide.
An ABE is a German type approval (KBA) for a part on a specific model. For some shocks the KBA number is shown on the product. Custom built shocks are assessed by TÜV but have no model specific ABE. If nothing is shown, the status is not confirmed yet.
Frequently asked questions
Which shock fits my motorcycle?
Pick your make, model and year in the bike selector. You then only see shocks listed for your bike. If your model is not there, contact us before you order.
How do I measure the right length?
Measure from the centre of the top eye to the centre of the bottom eye, preferably on the shock that is on the bike now. The measuring guide shows how. Some shocks are length adjustable, and custom builds let you choose within a range.
What does ABE mean?
ABE stands for Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis, a German approval from the KBA for a part on a specific model. In Germany a shock with an ABE can usually be fitted without a separate TÜV inspection: you carry the ABE paper with the bike, and the conditions in the ABE apply. Custom builds have a TÜV assessment without a model specific ABE and are usually registered in Germany. In the Netherlands and Belgium an ABE is not required. The product page shows which status applies.
Twin shocks or a mono shock?
Your bike decides, not your preference. A bike with two shocks at the rear takes twin shocks, a bike with one shock takes a mono shock. A BMW R model up to 1985 has two, a K75 or K100 has one.
When should I replace my shocks?
When they leak oil, when the bike bottoms out or keeps bouncing, or when damping feels softer than it used to. Always replace twin shocks as a pair.