Failed ESA Shock at 6000 miles (!)

[Davey B]

I complained about mine behaving erratically at the 6k service, but AJ’s couldn’t diagnose the issue. The damping became really harsh at times.

It eventually failed at 16k (locked solid) and they wanted £1500 to replace it, but I reminded them that I’d already complained about it during the warranty period and this was noted on their system, so BMW agreed to a goodwill warranty claim.

BTW Firefox Racing in Keighley can also rebuild them for a couple of hundred quid.

http://firefoxracing.co.uk/bmw-esa-electronic-suspension-adjustment-servicing/

Firefox - here you go.
http://firefoxracing.co.uk/bmw-esa-electronic-suspension-adjustment-servicing/

Firefox, Keighley, will refurb and rebuild for £250.

Hey OP....we're all cheering for Firefox.

 

[Denz0]

Thank you gents for recommending me!
Yes, I do a lot of them shocks below 10K miles.
The main problem is corrosion and oxidation of the aluminum parts
(Try to avoid using corrosive bike cleaners)

Unlike other suspension specialists, I can fully customize OEM BMW shocks.
Lowering, custom springs, and change the characteristic of the shock.
If necessary chroming is also available...

That's some of the worst I've seen, one was 17 plate bike. The good news is it'all fixable.

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[Sungaets]

I too agree , Firefox Racing, quick turnaround, the shock is very easy to fit.

 

[Deleted account 250319001]

Reassuring post Denzo

 

[sven]

Hey OP....we're all cheering for Firefox.

They're my nearest dealer, so I want them to stay in business as they fit my tyres

 

[stevelup]

Mine went off to Denz0 today - was a piece of cake removing it. I'm not that mechanically minded but took less than half an hour - really pleased at how straightforward it was.