TRAVERSE Issue 04 - February 2018 | Page 82

and fork kit, which for the BMW also offers an increase in travel of +25mm. The LEVEL 1 shock offers compression & rebound damping adjustment, together with the option to add a hydraulic remote preload adjuster; and is perfect for those who want to upgrade the overall suspension performance while retaining the original seat height. Meanwhile the LEVEL 2 shock offers an increase in travel of 25mm (1 inch), and includes a reservoir together with individual high and low speed compression damping adjusters, and a separate rebound adjuster. Again, this shock can also be fitted with the optional hydraulic preload adjuster, and both shocks will be offered with a range of spring weights to suit individual riders and requirements. “However, the BMW differs from the other bikes in our range by not having a linkage for the rear shock." “This means while it was simple enough to gain extra travel, conversely there is no easy way to lower the standard bike for shorter riders.” In that regard Rally Raid will also offer a special version of their LEVEL 1 GS shock with an adjustable eyelet, that will allow up to -28mm height reduction. The corresponding fork kit for the GS (both in LEVEL 1 standard travel and LEVEL 2 +25mm versions) replaces the non-adjustable front end internal components with new uprated springs (developed in conjunction with TRAVERSE 82