RE: Suspension overhaul

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#16 | RE: Suspension overhaul datum

Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:01 am (Last edited: Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:04 am)

Zitat von backRoadS im Beitrag #15
I'm not sure if there's service option in UK, but in USA, Wilbers rebuild was highly regarded on the K16's, with or without ESA.

With ESA, you have to send them servo, along with weight, riding style, etc. but they could then tune suspension - at each ESA setting on dash - to your liking. worked great for all types of riding, from cruising, sporty, two up and any combo.

Total front and rear, with ESA, usually ran somewhere shy of $2k USD, including some local dealer labor for dis/reassembly.

1200: wilbers.de/shop/en/Motorcycle/BMW/R-1200-RS-R12WR/?cur=3&year=2016
1250: wilbers.de/shop/en/Motorcycle/BMW/R-1250-RS-1R13/?cur=3&year=2020

https://www.revsracing.co.uk/ in the UK Midlands are Wilbers' agents (which seem the be the owners of the German website you refer to)

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#17 | RE: Suspension overhaul datum

Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:44 am

Zitat von TedB im Beitrag #14
T-Tech suspension at Croydon can do everything you require Scoobs. He does a mail order return service with a quick turnaround.

He is on Facebook as TTechsuspenion

Zitat von Scoobs im Beitrag #12
Rear Shock. Is is possible to put a stiffer spring onto the rear shock? No ideas as to who makes them though.

Unless someone has fitted an after market shock or one from a R1250, if it fits.

Kudos TedB, spoke to Luke at Tech Suspension and read the GS forum and other reviews. Guy seems to know his stuff and has some very satisfied customers

Double Lupin owner PCP free

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#18 | RE: Suspension overhaul datum

Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:48 pm

Thanks Andy 👍

As I said over to you via PM I haven't used T-Tech myself but I have earmarked Luke for the job when the time comes. Judging by his FB page he is quite a busy guy which would suggest to me he knows his stuff on the BMW suspension with plenty of happy and satisfied customers. Very reasonable prices as well.

Ted.

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#19 | RE: Suspension overhaul datum

Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:40 pm

Oddly, I had a Wilbers shock on a Triumph Sprint - got that from Revs racing.

I wonder if they'd respring this one? I'll get in touch.

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#20 | RE: Suspension overhaul datum

Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:46 pm

What have we learned today?

The short production run of the R1200RS, and the lack of buyers means that the big brands don't do upgrades for this bike. Springs, whatever colour you choose, are all made by the same manufacturer so Maxton, Ohlins, Hyperpro, WP - you name them, don't do anything.

Altering the damping is not my solution as it's a spring with a higher rate that I need. So the only known cure is not to put petrol in the tank.

But all is not lost. Wilbers do a range of fork springs but only at 8.5 N/M and I don't know what rate is coming out. Either way, a clean, now juice, seals and springs will certainly make them feel fresh.

I may be able to get a new spring for the rear from them, and get someone local to fit. MH Racing does a ride in - ride out so who knows? Watch this space.

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#21 | RE: Suspension overhaul datum

Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:54 pm

Hi Gang

Well the latest development is that I am taking off the ESA unit and fitting a custom built Wilbers unit.

If anyone wants to buy a ESA shock that's only done 2200 miles, let me know. Otherwise, it's on fleabay.

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