Rear Shock for GS100 PD
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fayeslane
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Buy as good as you can afford -White Power or Ohlins etc. Properly set up it will transform your bike 
If you are on a budget a suspension guru may be able to rebuild and respring your old shock to your specs.
If you are on a budget a suspension guru may be able to rebuild and respring your old shock to your specs.
cheap'n'cheerful
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I had a white powe rshck on for years and cannot fault it .If your'e on a budget you can just replace the damper unit
cheers C'n'C
cheers C'n'C
I had an Ohlins on Bertha and she handles very well indeed. was able to get it rebuilt easily too.
colint
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I had my original rebuilt and it was a disaster didn't last at all I highly recomend Hagon some people seem to slag them off, but the shockers do the job, they are rebuildable, and the customer service is good and they are much cheaper than the competition.
Wilburs is also another option.
Padmei
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I've gone thru the options lately for my 91 R80GS.
From a lot of research the only ones really up for the job are Wilbers or Ohlins. The rest aren't up to it. WP is another option however I haven't found any for sale anywhere for our bikes.
The basic models are the Ohlins
From a lot of research the only ones really up for the job are Wilbers or Ohlins. The rest aren't up to it. WP is another option however I haven't found any for sale anywhere for our bikes.
The basic models are the Ohlins
Padmei
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I've gone thru the options lately for my 91 R80GS.
From a lot of research the only ones really up for the job are Wilbers or Ohlins. The rest aren't up to it. WP is another option however I haven't found any for sale anywhere for our bikes.
The basic models are the Ohlins BM051
Wilbers 640
or with remote preload the ohlins 836
or the Wilbers 641 with compression damping
From a lot of research the only ones really up for the job are Wilbers or Ohlins. The rest aren't up to it. WP is another option however I haven't found any for sale anywhere for our bikes.
The basic models are the Ohlins BM051
Wilbers 640
or with remote preload the ohlins 836
or the Wilbers 641 with compression damping
Archie Adv
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Hyper Pro
Hyper Pro is becoming very popoular and a more sensible price than any of the above.
I've gone thru the options lately for my 91 R80GS.
From a lot of research the only ones really up for the job are Wilbers or Ohlins. The rest aren't up to it. WP is another option however I haven't found any for sale anywhere for our bikes.
The basic models are the Ohlins BM051
Wilbers 640
or with remote preload the ohlins 836
or the Wilbers 641 with compression damping
Hyper Pro is becoming very popoular and a more sensible price than any of the above.
Call this man
This guy will rebuild you shock to a higher standard than it was originally.
http://www.falconshockabsorbers.co.uk/fcontact.htm
We had the oe shock done from an R100R and fitted to Jill'd 100gs.
Excellent result. Better than the Hagons and cheeper too
Val.
This guy will rebuild you shock to a higher standard than it was originally.
http://www.falconshockabsorbers.co.uk/fcontact.htm
We had the oe shock done from an R100R and fitted to Jill'd 100gs.
Excellent result. Better than the Hagons and cheeper too
Val.
I have a Wilbers on mine. I've bought them before and find them pretty mediocre, slightly better than a Hagon.
I rode Pastyman's old bike, Bertha, with the Ohlins fitted straight after getting off mine. The Ohlins is in a different league to the Wilbers.
My Favourite shocks are Maxtons. beautifully made and work a treat. Made in Cheshire. The last one I bought was Around £500. A full rebuild was £55. http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/
I rode Pastyman's old bike, Bertha, with the Ohlins fitted straight after getting off mine. The Ohlins is in a different league to the Wilbers.
My Favourite shocks are Maxtons. beautifully made and work a treat. Made in Cheshire. The last one I bought was Around £500. A full rebuild was £55. http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/
Padmei
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Checked out Hyperpro.
Purple springs- I can't get past those I'm afraid
Purple springs- I can't get past those I'm afraid
Archie Adv
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Shocks
If you don't like the colour it doesnt stop you changing it........ the colour doesn't detract from the ability of the shock...... does it?
Archie
If you don't like the colour it doesnt stop you changing it........ the colour doesn't detract from the ability of the shock...... does it?
Archie
B Murr
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My original shock is dripping oil now at about 53000 miles. Can I rebuild it is is it welded together and just fit for the bin.
Bone Dry
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An Ohlins rear shock will transform the bike. I've used the adjustable version for years. Pricy though.
fayeslane
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Most shocks can be rebuilt at a price. I was advised on a K1 shock that the seals were odd sizes and not off the shelf items so a rebuild would cost about the same as a replacement. Get a quote first before rebuilding.
If you can afford it an aftermarket shock set up to your weight and riding style is the best option IMO.
Beemerboff
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I've tried the lot except Maxtons, and none are even close to an Ohlins.
Even the GBP100- Ebay home brewed special I bought after a tip of on this forum is a mile in front of the WP which the PO had "Professionally" fitted and set up.
Might try Maxtons for a pair for the R75/7, as the are a lot cheaper than Ohlins and are custom built to your specs.
Even the GBP100- Ebay home brewed special I bought after a tip of on this forum is a mile in front of the WP which the PO had "Professionally" fitted and set up.
Might try Maxtons for a pair for the R75/7, as the are a lot cheaper than Ohlins and are custom built to your specs.
I've been looking at Maxtons GP20 cartridge system. Looks great as a way of upgrading your forks.
http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/files/gp20.htm
http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/files/gp20.htm
Beemerboff
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They look the goods - have you had a price from them yet?
Actually , I am surprised to see them, as it wasn't that long ago that one of the guys on ADV enquired about cartridges to replicate the " HPN " inserts for the GS forks, and received a rather negative reply, dismissing the possibility that they would ever offer anything similar.
Maybe the just wanted to surprise everybody-----.
Actually , I am surprised to see them, as it wasn't that long ago that one of the guys on ADV enquired about cartridges to replicate the " HPN " inserts for the GS forks, and received a rather negative reply, dismissing the possibility that they would ever offer anything similar.
Maybe the just wanted to surprise everybody-----.
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