Bang on with that , the new system is spot on and find it perfect , I did adjust the L and H speed compression as its a personal thing , spring wise great.
Touratech ESA Replacement Suspension 1250 GS (or Ohlins)
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Bang on with that , the new system is spot on and find it perfect , I did adjust the L and H speed compression as its a personal thing , spring wise great.
The cost is equalled by the quality of the replacement shocks and the way in which they work . Fluid movement is the key to a superior suspension system the Tractive / TT set does this very well and is a quality developed item , they are supereb , not like the mass produced standard items. Im not knocking the standard system as it works well , but if you want more , it costs. I changed mine as the cost was matched and equalled to the enjoyment it gives me when riding , your here once so my idea is go out smiling not loaded lol .
Hi,Is it advisable to do both units at once ? I am thinking of getting the rear done first with the Touratech esa unit for my 1250A ..Is it a big job to have one fitted ? I would probably have to take it to a dealers to get done and would be more convenient.
I doubt a stealer would fit third party parts - liability and all that
If money's involved.......
Doc , the rear is simple enough as long as you have a reasonable skill and tools in the garage and do not get overwhelmed. Most important is that you follow the instructions on the internet link not in the box ( unless it’s changed) as this caught me out . Otherwise not a hard job . The front however is more of a job as it involves tank off , air box off etc but again with the correct tools and also spare clips for the inlets not too bad . You tube is your friend on this to see if you feel you can do it .
Rear or both ? That’s a personal and also a cost thing I did both and think it’s best as the units are balanced , change only one and the inferior is always trying to work with the better , not a good mix . Again this is subject to what you want and expectations. I ride hard and the full kit made the bike so much better . You still need to tweek it a bit as it’s a personal feel but the factory get you close from the off and once you get the changes rite just leave it alone , again this does not take long as you will find the clicks change a lot . Good luck
Rear or both ? That’s a personal and also a cost thing I did both and think it’s best as the units are balanced , change only one and the inferior is always trying to work with the better , not a good mix . Again this is subject to what you want and expectations. I ride hard and the full kit made the bike so much better . You still need to tweek it a bit as it’s a personal feel but the factory get you close from the off and once you get the changes rite just leave it alone , again this does not take long as you will find the clicks change a lot . Good luck
I doubt a stealer would fit third party parts - liability and all that
Wollastons fitted my TT shock for me.
For the op , can you remember the cost for the fitting . Cheers
I had it done when the bike went in for servicing, I think it was round about the £100.00 mark.
I had the shock delivered direct from TT to the dealer.
I had the front shock fitted by my local mechanic (Moto Tune Chesham), the first GS shock he had done. That took about 3 hours but he only charged me for a couple of hours. He is starting to do more work on GS's.
When I finally update to a R1250GSA or R1300GSA, I'll budget for the Touratech Extreme upgrade after about 12 to 18 months.
I like my Ohlins TTX on my BMW
But I love my Touratech Extreme on my HAT
Touratech is worth the extra money I think.
I like my Ohlins TTX on my BMW
But I love my Touratech Extreme on my HAT
Touratech is worth the extra money I think.
I will agree with that ..but to add the TTX is stand alone great but , and here is the but . The gs excels in so many different scenarios that the TT system coupled to the electronics and valving system compliments all the situation that you will find yourself , fast road , fast back roads , lumpy roads , back lanes and Byways etc etc , all working as one and creating a perfect platform for pleasure , no adjustment needed . Expensive but if you can, do it.
The low chassis GS, the std GS and the GSA all have the same electronics but different length shocks. The low chassis sits 50mm lower than the std GS. All the good stuff is the same.
The TT shocks will make a lowered GS sit 20mm higher than the std low suspension, the front can be adjusted via the preload, the rear cannot be changed because of the D-ESA.
You can as far as remember get 25mm and 40 mm lowered versions. Have a look or call Nick at TT , he is very helpful.
The TT shock for the Low chassis is a -50mm, I mentioned the extra 20mm height gain as most folk buy a lowered GS because of being shorter in the leg dept, an effective 20mm loss of leg length can make a big difference to us shorties. The gain of 20mm in height you get is because of the stronger spring TT reccomend, there is less static sag, this cannot be changed.
If you are happy with the spring rates of your std shock you can get the TT shock fitted with the same spring weight.
May be worth having a talk with these, http://firefoxracing.co.uk/
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