R80 GS Paralever Rear Shock

[Oppotwin]

Have a very clean original 1991 R80 GS Para and the rear shock is leaking.
Anyone got advice on a good replacement?
A standard unit with adjustable damping would be fine.
Can they be had at reasonable cost? Where from?

Taking bike to USA next month so help on a solution would be appreciated

 

[Kenny]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk:80/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200242398164&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

 

[nud1e]

too much choice?

you can choose from Ohlins, Wilbers, Technoflex, Hagon or the OEM from BMW. THe orginal lasted 40,000 km on my R80, and I reason that another should do the same. The Ohlins, Wilbers and Technoflex were more expensive and the Hagon was rated as cheap. The BMW was available almost ex-stock, whereas the Wilbers was built to your specifications.
If I was using my bike a lot, I would have bought the Wilbers.

 

[bumpmuncher]

replaced my standard shock with a secondhand maxton (from a mate of colt on this board ) very nice ride just need to sort the front end out now. what about waiting and getting one from the states while you are there, find it on the net and pick it up when you get there could save a few bob Bm