Ohlins question

[Torontonian]

I have in my hand a new Ohlins for an r1150 that is printed 01092-15/62 L285. Got it from McBrides receivership sale taking the chance that it would work/fit on my 1996 R1100RT. Best info I can find says BM 601 46ER1 is for my R1100RT. Any help would be appreciated as it looks similar. Can't be returned,thanks in advance,Peter.

[flat_twin]

I think the front shock is the same for both models. The rear shocks are different. BMW changed the bottom U shaped mount on the R1150RT rear shock.

 

Your RT

http://www.ohlinsusa.com/fitment&make=BMW&model=R%201100%20RT&year=1996

 

 

 

R1150RT

 

http://www.ohlinsusa.com/fitment&make=BMW&model=R%201150%20RT&year=2003

[Torontonian]

Thanks Mark, I'll try the fit ,numbers are different but will strip it down tomorrow to fit ,seems an easy enough operation ,thanks, Peter.

[flat_twin]

Here's pic I found of the R1150RT rear shock, lower mounting. It's not at all like the R1100RT/RS

 

 

[Torontonian]

Thanks Mark for the pic. of rear shock. Yes very different. Am concentrating on the front Ohlins repacement fit and if good will fit a rear next season. As far as I can tell the 1100 and 1150 Ohlins are the same shock only fitted with different springs so feel confident now to try it on my 96 R1100RT. Peter.

[bmwnomad]

Are you sure it's a 01092? The front spring should be a 01096 on both the R1100RT and R1150RT. The 01096 is 190mm long (uncompressed) and the 01092 is 170mm. If it is a 01092 its probably a lowered shock.

 

Steve

 

[Torontonian]

Installed it on front and yes it is shorter than stockby about 1/4 inch so will make a steel spacer to get bike back up to proper height. Rides good though. More labour.

[Torontonian]

Fitted 1/4 inch steel spacer at top,seems good. Can't notice much difference from stock ,I suspect all the hype is because the stock Showa was so wornout (to others commenting).