PIER CITY CYCLES TUTORIAL - BMW R9T Rear Shock Absorber Remove & Refit

Welcome to the Pier City Cycles Tutorial Series. In these videos, we hope to show you a range of jobs or mods that you can carry out on your BMW R9T or R18. We hope to cover those simple jobs which new owners might not feel confident in asking, all the way through to the signature mods we use to transform our builds.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to remove and then reinstall the rear suspension shock absorber on the BMW R9T. This is a task that only requires a small amount of tools and only around 30-40 minutes of your time in the garage to carry out. We always recommend going for a Wilbers rear shock, but this process works for all makes.
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Tools Required;
A Ratchet
A T50 Torx Bit (2014-20 Models) or a T55 Torx Bit (2021+ Models)
Torque Wrench (up to 60Nm)
A Scissor/Trolley Jack
A Rear Workshop/Paddock Stand
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[@adnaanebrahim]

Yes been waiting for something like this!

[@johnclark1925]

Cool!
Simple. I must give you guys a call next week.

[@DavidJones-wh9bb]

Brilliant video....thanks guys

[@PierCityCustom]

Cheers David

[@HuskyRides]

+1 for wilbers; i have exactly the same shock and it transforms the bike!

[@mortengammelgaard929]

Just fitted the same today… just need to put it back together and I`m off testing… cant wait 🤩

[@BlackcatmotorcyclesCoUk]

I did a shock change on a R nine T today, without removing the wheel. using a hydraulic trolley jack to jack up the middle of the bike so that the top of the shock clears the top of the sub frame(and the plastic tray). I used a trolley jack to slowly raise the middle of the bike just enough. Then i used scissor jack( to gently lower bike down to align the lower shock bolt holes.).. If i had a block to sit the scissor jack on , i could have done the whole task with that only.

[@ktu668]

Really helpful tips on changing rear shock, Yea I can forget the air box removal I think.

[@edwelld]

I have discovered on my bike - a 2022 scrambler, that the shock bolts are T55 not T50. They are both the same so check the bottom bolt (which you can see) before attempting the top one which you can’t see. Love the channel.

[@PierCityCustom]

Hey there! Thanks for your comment - as noted in the video description - the models do vary. Always worth checking beforehand :)

[@ChopperBob]

Great video, two questions, how long is the Torx head driver and do you really need to remove the whole seat and seat support?

[@901pics]

What would you recommend for us in the states....rear shock?

[@caferacercalifornia]

What size do I need to get for my 2017 pure? I Jhabvala the low suspension version

[@aemdenouden]

Great video. Thanks for the clear tutorial and the tip for Wilbers. Do you also recommend an upgrade for the front end?

[@PierCityCustom]

We would recommend doing the rear shock for most models. Once you have judged the improvement the rear shock gives you then maybe consider the front end, we don't think it's as much of a requirement.

[@ChrisinHove]

I fitted the Wilber springs to my UGS. Inexpensive & a very worthwhile improvement.

[@allanalegria7868]

What is the brand of this shock?

[@caferacercalifornia]

Great video! I’m looking to buy a Wilbur shock for my 2017 pure Low version. Can you please tell me the size shock I need to get. Thanks

[@PierCityCustom]

The shocks are model specific. Simply choose the Pure 2017-20 and select the -25mm option.

[@rolfhartl7582]

Hi. Great video. Does a higher rear shock do not chance the geometry of the bike? And would you have to re-set cardan shaft anyhow? Cheers, Rolf

[@roverroko306]

I think I am gonna buy Nitron rear shock and front tvt fork cartridges. How is Nitron compared to Willbers?

[@roverroko306]

Total ignore

[@caferacercalifornia]

Which one do you recommend for my 2017 R nine t pure? 31.7” seat height

[@PierCityCustom]

The shocks are model specific, so choose Pure 2017-20 model. We always recommend using as much height as you're comfortable with.

[@bhbdvm1821]

When you say the stock shocks are bad are you referring to only the base model or also the upgraded adjustable shock on the R NineT?

[@PierCityCustom]

The standard shock.

[@joewagner3780]

@Pier City Cycles when you stating the exhaust needs to be removed, does the entire exhaust and headers need to come off, or just the muffler in order to get the rear wheel off? Thanks.

[@PierCityCustom]

Just the muffler to get the wheel off.

[@eddiejefferies3659]

The brake fluid certainly looks a grim colour.