Rear shocker knackered

[vRSG60]

First ride out of the year today and the rear shock crashed over holes. Stopped and pressed down on the seat, next to no damping at all. Back home awaiting BMW recovery to take the bike in.
Thank goodness for the warranty.
Bike’s done 23600 miles.


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[Nice 'n' Fat]

These things happen but like you said. Thank goodness for the warranty

 

[theop]

26k Miles is good for one shock.... mine would have been past it’s best anyway

 

[malcopopolo]

Mine failed at 16K and you will glad of the warranty as BMW charge £1800 for a replacement.

However for those not in warranty there are a couple of companies that can repair for about £300

 

[andylel]

Mine failed at 7k. On my previous GSA the front went at 5k

 

[JJH]

I think 30k miles is the cut off for warrenty purposes. JJH

 

[Dave56]

Mine went at 17k and that was without ever carrying a passenger - just not good enough.

 

[CPJS]

2014 bike , shock gone at 6000 mls
2017 bike, shock wrong from new.

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Are they failing as bikes are being used more offroad, or is it a mix of both.

 

[TunturiSport]

Are all of them ESA shocks?

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[vRSG60]

The state of the roads near me these days off road is on road!


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[Deleted account 191119001]

The state of the roads near me these days off road is on road!


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Now that makes more sense, reminds me of the roads in Portugal.

 

[malcopopolo]

The shocks typically leak gas that is inside. In my case no off road or pillion and esa

 

[Shamone]

Wonder which company in the UK can refurb these shocks?


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[JJH]

Firefox. JJH

 

[TunturiSport]

I have done altogether 150 000 kms by three gs's (model years 1996, 2006, and 2012) without any problems concerning shock absorbers. One of the main reasons why I have stayed with BMWs all these years is the robust shocks. Are the new wc models different in this respect?

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[Shamone]

Firefox. JJH

Thanks


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[vRSG60]

New shock assembly fitted under warranty. I see The Missenden Flyer has had the same problem at similar mileage!

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

New shock assembly fitted under warranty. I see The Missenden Flyer has had the same problem at similar mileage!

Yep but his broke down, because he shifted into 3rd gear.

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Just wondering did any of the bikes that had a problem where equiped with a splashguard or mudslinger, just wondering if it is the crap getting in causing the problems