Suspension refurb

[red1]

Currently seems ok but would like it checked out and if needed refurbed.

Any recommendations in Humberside, S Yorks, Lincolnshire areas.

 

[ghiribizzo]

Just go Bertie and throw money at it for Wilbers shocks. Springs matched to your weight and pillion/luggage!

 

[Ant1967]

Firefox in keighley top people who know what they are doing tel 01535 606200.

Tony

 

[red1]

Just go Bertie and throw money at it for Wilbers shocks. Springs matched to your weight and pillion/luggage!

Should have expected this.

Why is the standard response on here to "throw money at it"?

If I could afford to "throw money at it" I wouldn't have asked where to get refurbed would I?

 

[red1]

Firefox in keighley top people who know what they are doing tel 01535 606200.

Tony

Cheers Tony

 

[NeilDD]

If you can borrow a shock for a while, ABE in Grenwich will refururb a standard shock for around £100
Do a search and all will become clear

HTH
Neil

 

[patrick]

David Brook of Brook Suspension does a rebuild for around £100 too. In Yorkshire I think but search for him on Ebay then give him a call.
Did one for me recently, good service.

 

[motobiker]

I did throw money at mine - because at the time i had money to throw and the group discount was irresistible. If I had to do the same again now - I'd have the original rebuilt. without a moments hesitation - I've read in several places that its seldom that the spring needs replacing - just a valve brazing on and the body refilled. Once you have that done the shock should last for years with further rebuilds as necessary.

 

[twig]

Firefox in keighley top people who know what they are doing tel 01535 606200.

Tony

hi red
i had my rear shock done with these guys
£99 and turned it around in a week

 

[Cook1e]

I have a pair of shocks you can borrow whilst yours are away being sorted, if that would help?

 

[B4ndit]

Not sure what bike we are talking about here. But Firefox, or anyone else I should imagine, can't rebuild the standard 1150 GS front shock. Its a very basic affair. They did my rear shock for around £100.

I managed to pick up a front shock off here that had very little mileage on it. Once installed the bike sat a lot higher at the front. So the front does wear.

 

[red1]

I have a pair of shocks you can borrow whilst yours are away being sorted, if that would help?

Cheers. I'm going to get them checked soon. Thanks for the offer

 

[tyclyd]

+1 I Agree

Just go Bertie and throw money at it for Wilbers shocks. Springs matched to your weight and pillion/luggage!

Oh Yes - mine are on order, should be here next week, time to be honest and get on the scales...

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

I got a set of wilbers a little while back. Whilst I'm happy with them now, I find that I prefare them set with more preload and a little more rebound damping than they suggested. Very happy with mine. Made all the difference.

 

[Grim Rider]

Had two rear shocks on my 1150 GS rebuilt by MCT in Stowmarket - posted to them and came back in a couple of days, each time been pleased with the service. When I replaced the front was surprised at the price new from BMW - think was around £124 a couple of years ago.