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Posted by chief
- October 21, 2016, 10:43:09 AMThe OEM are fine but they require some work to get and keep them properly set. Personally, I replaced mine and believe they are much better than the oem.
Posted by BugzeeMalone
- October 21, 2016, 03:01:22 AMThanks so much for posting this photo.
I appreciate the fact that you had to remove it from your Drifter to do this for me 
Yes,the previous owner must have replaced them.
Are the std shocks any good? Is it worth picking up a set as I have always thought mine rode a little hard compared to my previous BMWs
Regards,
Ray in NZ
Posted by drifter-paul
- October 20, 2016, 04:15:43 AMAnything for a countryman from the Northern Islands. Course , I won't be able to go for a ride until I put it back on. 
Posted by BugzeeMalone
- October 20, 2016, 03:33:00 AMYes I was expecting them mounted on the top.
They look stock with 4 settings for preload.
They are black on top and chrome on the bottom with no exposed spring.
Could someone please post a photo of their stock shock for me please
Ray in NZ
Posted by drifter-paul
- October 19, 2016, 04:57:02 AMAir valves - as in like what you have on your tires to pump air into.
Black surround 3 3/8" at top, air valve at top, black sping & lower surround. If these don't describe yours, then you have aftermarket.
Posted by BugzeeMalone
- October 19, 2016, 02:59:43 AMI have read that the adjustable rear shocks on 1500 Drifters also have air valves. I looked on my 1500 99J model and I can't find any air valves. Did they come on later models?
Ray in NZ