Remote adjuster

[captaincable]

I am mounting new hagons on my r850 and just realized I have no idea where to mount the remote adjuster for rear shock could someone help me out ( a picture would be nice ).
Thanks for any help
Mike

[captaincable]

thanks for all the quick responses

[kirby]

Hey cap,
I do not have a picture handy but...
I'm not sure about the standard 1150 (RT, R...) But the Rockster has a remote adjuster and its has a place on the frame left side just behind and higher than the peg. It's on the subframe.(the casting that ties the sub frame to the trans/eng and is the peg mount).

You can goggle a picture of a rockster and will see it. That would be fastest way unless you have a manual for a 1150 like a clymer that covers several (including the 850) models.

Held on by one vertical bolt. You may have to make a simple bracket or maybe hagon can supply?? Not sure of what the hagon looks like. The ohlin and the stock rockster has the bracket incorporated on the adjuster. Maybe a hose clamp to a frame tube in that area???

If you can't do any of the above I will try and get you a picture from mine.

Its easy and the mount pad should be there????

mike

[captaincable]

Thanks Kirby,
Was able mount it on the frame for the back rest right behind the right pass peg under the pannier. The adjuster has a bracket attached that worked very well for that location. CycleRob was keeping me straight as usual and easily overcoming any obstacles that we encountered reworking the rear caliper, removing old brake lines and hardware, pannier frames,adding new stainless brake lines fore and aft, as well as new shocks. Looking forward to trying out the bike tomorrow.
Thanks again.
Mike

[CycleRob]

Even though the shock was "made for the R850/R1100 models", where to mount the remote adjuster assembly on the R850R appears not to have been considered. The hydraulic line is rearward facing from the top of the rear shock, so mounting to either side of the bike is possible. On these early OilHeads, easily identified by their fat 3 spoke Aluminum wheels, there is NO stock remote adjuster or frame mounting lug like the next generation R1150 series has. The preload on those older bikes was not easily changed by a hand tool on a 4 (or 5?) step collar at the shock bottom. The new shocks remote adjuster location we chose, on the system case rail, was actually the only possible location, considering it had to share available vacant space with the system cases. Luckily, there already was a right sized hole drilled in the system case mount rail where the existing remote adjuster bracket could be bolted to it without any bending or cutting modifications to either part. He only needs to remove the right side bag for free, open access to the adjuster knob.

The replacement front brake lines look NOTHING like the stock, multi-part original assembly. There were no hand holding instructions on how to make the braided brake lines change-overs, so logic, patience, some creativity and experience were needed. Changing the leaking, 17 year old stock rubber brake lines that prevented his bike from being ridden, to the handsome plastic coated braided StainlessSteel lines also had only one solution. Holding the front brake lever depressed prevented any fluid from draining out of the 1/2 full reservoir after the line was unhooked. Tilting that banjo bolt down low to siphon into a drain pan on the floor allowed near zero leakage when both caliper banjo bolts were removed. No leaky mess. Mounting the integrated 3-way junction T fitting to the existing fork slider screw hole was simplified by using a simple cable restraint metal bracket from his "20 year box" (salvaged parts/materials too valuable to throw away). Making the brake line installation solid and safe with no wear point contact was the absolute first priority. Utilizing 2 of the stock mounting points and the left side hose bracket itself made it easier. Having it end up looking like a professional installation was a bonus. Seeing the wide eyed Cheshire Cat grin after his test ride added to the whole experience.

The ~2 weeks time it took to order/ship/receive the brake lines had Mike showing serious signs of PBS (ParkedBikeSyndrome) so a short notice, high priority housecall was pre-arranged before the parts were ordered. Because we are right-thinking USA commrades with BMW bikes, precious wives and only barter for the bike/chainsaw/ATV wrenching fees, I get a few pickup truck loads of already cut-to-length, premium grade hardwoods harvested from his property to heat my house next winter. Thanks also to his 2 sons that repeatedly help harvest that firewood and his lovely wife Carol for the pleasant company and chef quality eat-in-kitchen services. An afternoon/evening well spent !

[kirby]

Thanks Kirby,
Was able mount it on the frame for the back rest right behind the right pass peg under the pannier. The adjuster has a bracket attached that worked very well for that location. CycleRob was keeping me straight as usual and easily overcoming any obstacles that we encountered reworking the rear caliper, removing old brake lines and hardware, pannier frames,adding new stainless brake lines fore and aft, as well as new shocks. Looking forward to trying out the bike tomorrow.
Thanks again.
Mike

Good,

Happy that you got some help. These old school boxers are a great companion once you get to know them!

mike