Wilbers Suspension

[dlevett]

Anybody have any experience with Wilbers suspension on a 1200GS?

The prices seem more reasonable than, say, Ohlins - The Wilbers suspension for the 1200GS is:
1 x WILBERS front shock absorber - Type 630 - Order No.: 630-726-00
1 x WILBERS rear shock absorber - Type 640, without reservoir - Order No.: 640-726-00
or
1 x WILBERS rear shock absorber - Type 641 with reservoir on hose or Type 642 with fixed reservoir - Order No.: 641-726-00 (reservoir on hose) - Order No.: 642-726-00 (fixed reservoir)
Option of Hydraulic preload adjustment - Order No.: 625-046-00

Can reduce the seat height about max. 80 mm.

They do:
- Sport Line blue spring, red/blue adjustments
- Classic Line black spring, silver adjustments

The reduced ride height is of interest - I wouldn't go as radical as - 80mm (I think Ohlins do - 8mm front and - 12mm rear).

Any thoughts - particularly on the quality/advantages of Wilbers and changing the ride height?

 

[Yoda]

Not had Wilbers on the 12GS, but I've had them on other bikes and found tham bl**dy good.

 

[cookie]

if they're cheaper than ohlins, the rear is probably not specced with the remote preload adjuster

it's about £140 extra IIRC. additional damping adjusters are extra too.

 

[GedJack]

MAXTONS MAXTONS MAXTONS...............the only way to go and the only need servicing every 1,500 miles.

 

[Nick Marshall]

is that right

MAXTONS MAXTONS MAXTONS...............the only way to go and the only need servicing every 1,500 miles.

every 1,500 miles!

 

[Dusan]

?Ditto?

1,500 service intervals, done that in a few days on tour, shurly incorrect? Any one got a number for them?

 

[MATKAT]

Technoflex

Technoflex.Technofle.technoflex......thats the only way to go for the discerning owner................................Best built, best warranty and widely used by germans and austrians.......................even the guy who sells, services all the m an name shocks prefers them.................................

 

[(RIP) Gerry Huxtable]

wilbers

had wilbers on 2 1200's

good quality and value for money.

Order direct from factory for best price

cheers

Gerry H.

 

[GedJack]

SORRY IT WAS LATE, I MEANT EVERY 15,000 MILES AND THEY ARE TOTALLY BUILT TO YOUR WEIGHT AND TYPE OF RIDING. I CAN HIGHLY RECOMEND THEM RICHARD AND HIS TEAM PROVIDE A FIRST CLASS SERVICE AND PRODUCT. IF YOU PUT MAXTON SUSPENSION INTO GOOGLE YOU SHOULD FIND THEM.

 

[MATKAT]

had wilbers on 2 1200's

good quality and value for money.

Order direct from factory for best price

cheers

Gerry H.

To be fair Wilbers are the best of the average shockers...technoflex are in another league..............................