1100GS Replacement Shocks

[raginmund]

A bit of a speculative question, as I can't afford an upgrade right now, but nevertheless I'd be interested in what people have fitted.

Which makes are still current for the 1100?

Ohlins I know, but they are mega-spendy.

Is it better to fit both front and back, or back only?

 

[Canuck]

You could always get what you have serviced (gassed and oiled) for about 120 quid. I had mine rebuilt and it is miles better! The money I saved paid for a trip through the alps!

 

[g.s.john]

Try wilbers front and rear they will adjust them to your specification also come with a five year warrenty.

 

[twig]

You could always get what you have serviced (gassed and oiled) for about 120 quid. I had mine rebuilt and it is miles better! The money I saved paid for a trip through the alps!

I agree with this
My rear shock failed completely, had it refurbished at Firefox racing for £99 and i am very pleased with it. I dropped it off and picked up a week later.
Wilbers or ohlins would obviously be an even better upgrade but I couldn't afford them

 

[B4ndit]

I agree with this
My rear shock failed completely, had it refurbished at Firefox racing for £99 and i am very pleased with it.

+1 What he said.

 

[waterloo700]

If you do stump up the cash - go for the rear shock first. You will get a more dramatic improvement

 

[raginmund]

Do 1150 shocks fit the 1100?

 

[Stewart H]

Do 1150 shocks fit the 1100?

Fronts yes (and a slight upgrade too)
Rears no.

 

[jez]

Do 1150 shocks fit the 1100?

The front is the same but the rear has different end fittings so will not interchange. as said above http://www.firefoxracing.co.uk/ do a rebuild service and they're not too far from you in Keighley.

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

A bit of a speculative question, as I can't afford an upgrade right now, but nevertheless I'd be interested in what people have fitted.

Which makes are still current for the 1100?

Ohlins I know, but they are mega-spendy.

Is it better to fit both front and back, or back only?

I bought a set of refurbished r1100gs (front and rear) shocks off a member on here recently. I'd be willing to sell them to you for a good price. Just want rid of them now. (i bought them for an r850r project that didn't work out).

They are a bit ugly looking but the seller assured me they were working perfectly!

Send me a pm if your interested.