Rear shock testing

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skoemba

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Windhoek, Namibia
Bike
BMW R1200GS Adventure
Middag honne,

I need to test the rear shock on my 2010 GSA. This past weekend we had an outride and I bend the control arm (silver rod) above the drive shaft for the second time. Now I searched high and low and found a lot of information, but most is speculation on what could be the problem.

I am slightly heavy  ;) at 120kg and I had my panniers and top box loaded with pump, repair kit and camping stuff for one night. I had my suspension set on one helmet with luggage and was driving between 80 & 90 km/h when I hit a rock in the road.

I want to replace the swing arm, but need to know what else I can do to prevent this, because I have a feeling my bike bottoms out easily. I want to test the rear shock, but don't know where. I am in Windhoek.

If I look at the stealer price for a replacement shock, it brings tears to my eyes, so please give me some good news.
 
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