Front shock

[Slipperyeel]

New tyres on the bike! Much needed (PR4s). I had hoped the handling would improve as I put it down to shagged tyres. Of course is miles better, but is still not there.

So, because the ball joint seems OK at this point, I'm pointing the finger at the shocks. At first I thought maybe the rear but I realised this morning that actually I've got more dive under braking that I think there should be. I'll do the rear next month, I'm sure they both need the tlc.

This weekend I'll be taking the front shock off and on Monday get it over to ABE for a rebuild. how involved is it getting the shock out? Can I do it with everything in place (I mean front wheel, forks, telelever etc.)?

Grateful for any tips.

 

[MikeO]

Piece of cake.

Put the bike on the centre stand; remove the tank (you can actually just move it back if you don't want to remove it); undo & remove the top nut; undo the bottom nut and push the bolt out. Move the lower part of the shock forward and it'll slip right out to the front. Remember to retrieve the bushes (top and bottom) from the upper mount.

 

[Slipperyeel]

Marvellous. Just what I wanted to hear

It's half term next week so I'll be getting help from am over enthusiastic 6yr old. Is needs to be straight forward. Lol..

Thanks Mike

 

[MikeO]

Don't forget to park the bike where it can stay before doing the job - you'll not be able to move it without the shock in place...

 

[Canuck]

And if you are a muscle more than a brainy type... you may want to consider tying that centre stand to the front tyre... so it can't fold back down... maybe.

 

[Slipperyeel]

Thanks for tips gents. We're thinking the same way!

I'll report back on how the shock servicing goes. The bike has done 50k miles and I reckon haven't ever been serviced but have had a lot of two up & luggage usage, so should benefit the work. I have high expectations for the improvement

Oh, I'm going the budget route. New Hyperpro springs only + the service.




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[ralphy]

I’m doing front and rear at the moment (replacing springs) and the Motorworks-hired Hyperpro spring compressor is a must for changing the springs: makes the job so much easier.

R

 

[Slipperyeel]

I’m doing front and rear at the moment (replacing springs) and the Motorworks-hired Hyperpro spring compressor is a must for changing the springs: makes the job so much easier.

R

I'm being tad lazy. Forwarding the shocks (one at a time) to ABE to do the job. I'm simply too busy. It'll be bad enough not having the bike on the road for 5 days!

 

[gregoryd]

Shockers

I would be interested in the cost of having them done as its on my list of things to do to mine many thanks

 

[Slipperyeel]

New spring head arrived. I'm interested to discover how much of a difference it'll make. Sending off to ABE today. Hoping they don't tell me the shock is dead as I think there's a limit to how much servicing they can do to the standard front shock.

New next to the old.


Part number for anyone interested.


I'm not clear if the matt area approaching the seal is oil mist or just crud? I guess I'll find out soon.


The bottom, exposed end of the shock is looking a little corroded.

 

[Dusty]

Interesting thread slippery

Have you a link to the new springs by any chance.....

Mine could probably do with a service

dusty

 

[Steptoe]

I would be interested in the cost of having them done as its on my list of things to do to mine many thanks

About £100-£140 for a service, that's oil, re-gas and seals. Maybe more if the rod is worn as it means they have to turn up a new rod.

 

[Slipperyeel]

I got the spring from Calsport. Motorworks were out of stock but the price was the same and Calsport very helpful and quick with delivery (thanks Chris!)

https://calsport.co.uk/bmw-r-1150-g...n/hyperpro-shocks-and-springs/SP-BM11-SSN021/

And Steptoe is spot on, service cost from ABE is 100 quid. I'm kinda committed now so rear shock is to follow immediately!

 

[unibar]

I have a hyper pro front spring for standard 1150 gs if interested


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[gregoryd]

Thanks for the info men

 

[mspenz]

ABE currently have my front Showa to service and supply / fit a progressive Hyperpro and they have been really helpful and friendly.
I had my rear upgraded last year by KAIS and they done a great job for £180 inc return delivery so ABE are slightly cheaper it seems, although they did provide the Hyperpro for the same price as Motorworks and didn't charge extra to fit it last month when I sent it back for the spring

KAIS asked who was doing the front as they can't do crimped shocks and couldn't believe that ABE only charge £100+ for the service (wear and tear dependant).

Took the opportunity to respray the telelever seeing that the shock is off...nice

 

[Slipperyeel]

Right. Bloody hiccup with ABE. They didn't do the shock yesterday (they always service them on Wednesdays). The main man doing the work is sick. Just my luck.

Mspenz, are you also affected by this. I guess you must be if your shock is with ABE right now?

This means i have to wait for err...not sure how long. Which means at least another week without the bike

I really want to get the rear shock done as well asap. So i'm thinking i should get the rear to ABE pronto. So, here's my question. can i take both shocks off at the same time? Thinking about it i would have said no, not without giving myself a big headache. The bike is currently all wrapped up and on the centre stand with help from a jack while the front shock is off.

Anyone had them off at the same time?

Thanks

 

[ralphy]

I had both of mine off at the same time. Sat on the centre stand with the final drive supported by a jack (which makes lining up the lower shock bolt much easier on re-assembly).

R

 

[Slipperyeel]

I had both of mine off at the same time. Sat on the centre stand with the final drive supported by a jack (which makes lining up the lower shock bolt much easier on re-assembly).

R

Thanks for that! I know what I'm doing this Saturday then! If i can get a new spring in time i can feasibly get both socks done at the same time. That's IF ABE are back up and running by next Wed... i live in hope!

Thanks

 

[Slipperyeel]

Looking at your photo it looks like the silencer needs to come off? That's dead easy. Is the rest as straight forward as it looks?