Adv rear shock

[Stuart O]

Hi -

just picked up a 2002 adv and find the rear shock v soft / bouncy - I have been assured by selling dealer ( B*W) that all is well and adjustment will cure - it just feels 'loose' compared to my last standard 1150 gs - I have played with preload but not much difference and next is the compression ? adjuster on shock body - what do you guys think ??

Cheers

Stuart

 

[Deleted account 190209001]

WOW, I never thought that shocks would get better with age . I did my upgrade to Wilbers for nothing???

At this time the miles you have on the bike is a moot point, personally I'd replace them with quality aftermarket shocks and get rid of the pogo-stick ride you more than likely have
Just my 0.02 cts.

 

[Sergeant Pluck]

I have been assured by selling dealer ( B*W) that all is well and adjustment will cure - it just feels 'loose' compared to my last standard 1150 gs

Well fancy them saying that.

If it's got no adjustment on the preload then surely it's fecked? These units are known to go off quickly, sounds like yours have too. I'd get them to sort it for you (if it's under warrantee) because handling can go very off if the shock gets really bad - I can attest to this as I'm riding around on an exhausted front at the moment

 

[Rob Farmer]

My first GSA shock lasted 4k before it died, this was replaced under warranty. The replacement lasted 8k before it died. Utter shite and a disgrace on bikes costing this much money (well they are made by Hondas suspension company).

The BM dealer is taking the piss.

 

[Rich C]

I too think the std shock is a pretty poor component. If you're fussy like me about how the bikes set up you'll find yourself forever fiddling with preload and damping to get it right. In the summer I find myself doing this several times a day as the shocks damping characteristics change depending on how hot it's got. Luckily I don't do much two up riding cos i just don't think it would handle this at all in hot weather.

A good aftermarket one is on my shopping list when this one eventually dies which if Rob's experience is anything to go by isn't far away

 

[Stuart O]

adv rear shock

I too think the std shock is a pretty poor component. If you're fussy like me about how the bikes set up you'll find yourself forever fiddling with preload and damping to get it right. In the summer I find myself doing this several times a day as the shocks damping characteristics change depending on how hot it's got. Luckily I don't do much two up riding cos i just don't think it would handle this at all in hot weather.

A good aftermarket one is on my shopping list when this one eventually dies which if Rob's experience is anything to go by isn't far away

Thanks guys for the update - only ball-ache for me is that I travel to Belgium via Rosythe tomorrow and too late to get sorted - due to be away for 4-5 weeks and I'll be loaded down as well - aaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!

 

[Rich C]

Up the pre load a bit to med to hard setting and fiddle with the damping untill it's right for you and the weight you've got on board. I use about half to three quarters damping depending on load and heat. Keep a long screwdriver handy to adjust it at fuel stops etc.

R

 

[Stuart O]

Up the pre load a bit to med to hard setting and fiddle with the damping untill it's right for you and the weight you've got on board. I use about half to three quarters damping depending on load and heat. Keep a long screwdriver handy to adjust it at fuel stops etc.

R

Thats just what I plan to do - a bit of twiddling seems to have helped so far - maybe it is just adjustment ???