R1150 GS suspension replacement/rebuild?

[beanwood]

Anyone know if Ohlins 1150 GSA shocks will fit the 1150GS ?
I've got a memory of them being slightly longer?

 

[Johny w]

I have no experience of using protech shocks but having had a look at them I personally wouldn't buy what is claimed to be a brand new, custom made shock for the same price you have had to pay to get your existing damper reconditioned. You've already experienced the results of trying to sort this issue on the cheap.
At 115KG you are asking a lot of the suspension and outside optimum design spec for the OE suspension.

Have a look at brooks suspension. Marc is very clued up and offers sound advice but you need to know what you want and are trying to achieve.
Springs are relatively simple, dampers less so and can use different methods to control the oil flow hence differing levels of adjustment, complexity and cost, Bladder vs emulsion etc.

Having run Ohlins and Wilbers in the past I am now using Nitron as supplied by brooks and I have been very happy with the both the service and the performance of the shocks for the price and think they represent good value.
Nitron are a UK company so in theory the support should be at least as good as the likes of Ohlins etc but I have yet to have to deal with a problem or have a shock serviced.

While I would agree that the rear shock has the greatest impact on handling, if replacing the rear with an aftermarket custom tuned shock then I would also change the front to match as the original front will be an unknown and at odds with the set up of the rear. Having run a GS with a stock front and custom rear I deffinitely did notice the improvement in replacing the front but then I am relatively light, ride mainly solo and ride'progressively' at times as opposed to just bimbling along two up.

Ultimately it's your money and your bike, it's up to you to decide which route to go down.

The protech was for the front, I've got a feeling the front may be the main cause of my problems, its definitely not right, as I've tried hard and soft. And the front is a cheaper shock.......the protect looks well made and carries a 2 year warranty. Its also adjustable for rebound as well as preload.

 

[NeilDD]

Anyone know if Ohlins 1150 GSA shocks will fit the 1150GS ?
I've got a memory of them being slightly longer?

Yes, unless a special setup the GSA shocks are longer.
The GSA setup also includes a longer side stand and IIRC a longer centre stand

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Anyone know if Ohlins 1150 GSA shocks will fit the 1150GS ?
I've got a memory of them being slightly longer?

They will
But you’re best off changing the centre & sidestands too, as Neil DD says

 

[Johny w]

The protech was for the front, I've got a feeling the front may be the main cause of my problems, its definitely not right, as I've tried hard and soft. And the front is a cheaper shock.......the protect looks well made and carries a 2 year warranty. Its also adjustable for rebound as well as preload.

Well I went for the Protech front shock, and I must say it's a massive improvement on the oem shock.....it must have been really buggered......its a different bike now......BTW I don't know where I got 115kg from, I'm actually 96kg with gear on. I think the front has been the main problem all along. I was getting rattled so much it affected the whole bike.
The protech also has an adjustable rebound as well as the preload.
Its very nice aesthetics too.

The protech was for the front, I've got a feeling the front may be the main cause of my problems, its definitely not right, as I've tried hard and soft. And the front is a cheaper shock.......the protect looks well made and carries a 2 year warranty. Its also adjustable for rebound as well as preload.