Anyone fancy some new shock absorbers?

[Stormforce8]

Is there anyone prepared to lend us their 1200GS or 1200GSA hexhead for suspension development?

We’re building up our range of UK built shock absorbers in conjunction with Nitron Suspension, for the BMW GS range, and so far we’ve completed the BMW F800GS, the R1150GS and the R1150GS Adventure, so now we need to move onto the R1200GS and GSA.

You can see the current shocks fitted to the R1150GS and F800GS

Ideally, someone who would like to or is thinking about upgrading would be best.

Your bike will be taken ‘VERY’ good care off and will be entrusted to Nitron Suspension to work their magic.

Obviously – you will be offered an exceptional deal on the finished shock absorbers (yes, it really will be very much worth your while)

We do have an R1150GS or F800GS if you need a loan bike whilst we have yours.

If you're interested, please drop me a PM with a contact number so we can have a chat about it.

 

[Lord Vader]

Hmm
give us a call

 

[Stujw70]

Welcome to borrow my 08 1200GSA, am down Hampshire way next w/end if it helps. I know Chad will take good care of it

 

[diplomaticdanny]

pm sent.

 

[JJH]

When you are doing a 12rt I will let you have mine for a day or 2

 

[Kintessack GSr]

You are welcome to my 2010 GSA as I was thinking of new shocks as this bike is keeper. No loan bike as I just finished 2 weeks in the Alps and my ass is numb! You can have it for a month as I've got to work now to pay for the trip.

 

[littleredrooster]

I've got an '08 1200GS with ESA you can have if it helps...

 

[Stormforce8]

WOW! - thanks for all the offers & PM's - let me work my way through them.

To keep it fair I'll go through them in the order I received your initial contact.

 

[Big Red]

Will the shocks be compatible with the ESA or standard adjustment.

 

[triumph boy]

1200 GS on 04 was thinking of some new shocks pm if you need bike

 

[triumph boy]

http://www.wemoto.com/ do a range of nitron shocks for GS but more development is always good

 

[Bendy toy]

Ohlins have a complete ESA system with electronics and motors for about £2500.

As far as I know Wilbers are the only suppliers of aftermarket units that use the BMW ESA. They swap the ESA equipment onto new shocks at a cost of about £1300 for a pair.

Competing could be tricky as they have all the experience.

The major thing missing is the ability to alter ride height on the move. I don't know if it's possible but such a set up would get my vote. I like the comfort of a high seat but need to be able to reach the floor in towns. On the fly ride height would solve the problem.

Maybe a secondary hydraulic ride height adjuster could be added to standard shocks on top of the ESA or none ESA units.

 

[ianran]

WOW! - thanks for all the offers & PM's - let me work my way through them.

To keep it fair I'll go through them in the order I received your initial contact.

With or without ESA?

 

[Stormforce8]

OK - have made the arrangements with the first owner (Time Traveller) to contact me.

Many, many thanks for all of you that contacted me or sent a PM - once the Front & Rear Shock absorbers have been finalised I'll be posting back a 'Special Deal' for UKGSers.


To answer some of the initial questions posted:

The shocks being developed are conventional shocks so if you want to upgrade the suspension on an ESA equipped bike you will lose the ESA functionality.

The shocks we are developing with Nitron are a completely new range and specifically for the Dual Sport bikes (Nitron are marketing them as the 'Adventure Series' shocks) - with billet machined bodies / larger pistons / larger rods/ etc.
The only shock absorbers available in this range and available from us at Rugged Roads are:

• BMW F800GS (08-12)
• BMW R1150GS
• BMW R1150GS Adventure
• Honda Africa Twin XRV650/XRV750 (89-92)
• Honda Africa Twin XRV750 (93-03)
• Yamaha XT660Z Tenere (08>)

Please ensure you check with any other retailers that they are the 'Adventure Series' shocks they are listing and quoting.

The shocks are built here in the UK, and as they are custom built for each rider, according to weights and riding style, you can specify a lowered or lengthened shock to suit your specific requirements and every shock is fully serviceable.


As we add to this range, please keep an eye out for more threads as we will be looking for the following bikes soon:

• BMW F650GS (00-07)
• BMW F650GS Sertao (12>)
• BMW G650GS (09>)
• BMW F650GS Parallel Twin (08>)
• BMW F700GS
• BMW F800GS Adventure (13>)
• BMW R1100GS
• BMW R1200GS LC (13>)
• Triumph Tiger 800
• Triumph Tiger 800XC
• Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer

 

[Bendy toy]

Please can we have Citroen style suspension with a small hydraulic pump to charge an accumulator. BMW boxer already has a belt drive to alternator - sorted.

Benefits -
High pressure hydraulics - small brake calipers, lighter weight
Mineral based fluid - no moisture ingress at seals so no caliper seal groove corrosion.
Powered suspension - easy ride height adjustment
Gas springs need less damping so cheaper internals. Gas bottle(s) can be mounted remote from shock absorber. No metal spring - less unsprung weight.

Additional weight of equipment largely absorbed by using lighter weight parts elsewhere on the bike. Some bikes could use frame tubes for the hydraulic accumulator though prob not a boxer BMW.

 

[Stormforce8]

Please can we have Citroen style suspension with a small hydraulic pump to charge an accumulator. ................

NO!

Gives me nightmares just thinking about it................

 

[will-dakar]

Hi buddy,
I have a F650GS Dakar that you can have. i cant seem to PM so i have emailed your Rugged Roads main site directly.
I'm the guy with the dodgy heart.
Cheers
Will