Shock Reconditioning

[Podge99]

Hi guys. My front shock is leaking oil so will send to t-tech to get repaired. No issues with the rear shock but wondering if I should get reconditioned at the same time to pre-empt any future issues? Bike has 68000 km’s
2011 R1200 GS….

 

[DJ123]

Yes.

IIRC the recommended time for replacement/re-conditioning is circa 30k miles. You'll notice a stark difference in it when it comes back with fresh oil & gas in it.

 

[Davey B]

A definite yes. You'd have a very odd feeling bike otherwise. They'll have worn together over the years and miles. It'll transform the ride

 

[siddo]

Amazed people do that many miles without servicing their forks and shocks.
Bikes must ride really poorly after all those miles.

 

[twizzle]

Yes, treat as a pair

 

[Gee-]

Hi guys. My front shock is leaking oil so will send to t-tech to get repaired. No issues with the rear shock but wondering if I should get reconditioned at the same time to pre-empt any future issues? Bike has 68000 km’s
2011 R1200 GS….

I had the exact opposite regarding shocks, my new to me bike a 08 Bmw r1200Gs Adventure on 43,000 miles non-Abs, non-Esa, bought from a dealer which was delivered with oil all over the back of the engine, I found that the rear OEM non-Esa shock had burst.

Before joining this excellent school of knowledge called "ukGSer", I settled for replacing both rear and front shocks with original shocks from Bmw Motorrad.
For an old bike that I newly bought, went for an easy option, with factory OEM replacements.

Certainly sorted the bike out, from a bouncy pogo bike to a well sorted riding machine I am happy with for now.

 

[jags]

the 2009 gs that i had pissed it's oil all over the garage floor at 17000 mls. got it reconditioned at firefox in yorkshire. i think they are now out of business.

 

[Podge99]

Thanks for the advice guys

 

[sandrider]

Hi Podge99

Try this guy very experienced.


Vmtek Motorcycle Suspensions
4.2(5) · Motorcycle shop
12 Pouladuff Road · 087 153 1523
Cork
Website

 

[dub 24]

Denz0 here is a inmate and does shock loads have used him with fantastic reviews including me

 

[Davey B]

Denz0 here is a inmate and does shock loads have used him with fantastic reviews including me

Podge99...the OP mentions him by his company name T Tech in his opening post

 

[widget]

Did my front one. Came back looking like new.