05 GS springs upgrade

[santrix]

Just contemplating uprating the bouncers on my GS, had a couple of bottom outs playing offroad plus have a 5 week trip in the summer planned with some offroad included..

WP, Wilburs etc? what are peoples opinions and experiences with regards to ease of fitting, effect on the bike etc?

 

[John Armstrong]

Micky has some info: http://www.adventure.gs/TheLongWayHome/prep-bikes-4.htm

 

[Flipfly]

I would guess you only need to uprate the springs, not the whole unit.

About £60 apparently, much cheaper fix than a full Ohlins/Wilbers jobbie.

 

[santrix]

Settled on Hyperpro progressives from Calsport Birmingham, 150 quid if you mention this forum, sold as a kit, front and rear oil etc.... Massive transformation, highly recommended...

 

[MrDetox]

how much work was it to fit the rear spring or did you go for a replacement shock/spring.

cheers,

Andy

 

[santrix]

I just replaced the springs.

The rear compared to the front (which is easy peasy) is a bit more involved. You need to lift the rear subframe up to get access at the top bolts to remove the shock. Then i took it so some geezer to fit the spring as you need a compressor (charged 2 cans of marstens).

I gotta say its been fab, riding back last night some ass pulled out on me and im amazed at the difference in braking performance.. if i had the old springs and the old tkcs i woulda layed it down most probably.... As it happens i missed it by inches then had to resist the tempatation to kick his feckin wing mirror off! donkey!

heres a pic... Lifting the back end up to get at that elusive bolt.!!!

 

[rc mad]

been there done that Bitch of a job ain't it

Keep an eye on the chain guard, mine snapped clean off

hope you greased up all the pivot points while you were there Bmw didn't exactly fill em with grease when they put em together.