Initially I had problems on my first Ohlins on my 1150 in 2003.
It was bought secondhand and nearly new, but set up stock from the box
The preload O ring blew, 2 up and with luggage and the shock lost its oil.
I had it rebuilt, but KAIS said the spring was too weak for the load.
A heavier spring and rebuilt shock............no further problems
In 2005, when I bought my new 1150Adv, I ordered new Ohlins, with a 180nM spring on the rear and fitted at Pdi time.
20,000 miles and nearly 4 years later, the shocks are fine
Ohlins or WP have it in my book, you only get what you pay for..............BUT you have to know what you want and what you are buying and how you want it set up
It was bought secondhand and nearly new, but set up stock from the box
The preload O ring blew, 2 up and with luggage and the shock lost its oil.
I had it rebuilt, but KAIS said the spring was too weak for the load.
A heavier spring and rebuilt shock............no further problems
In 2005, when I bought my new 1150Adv, I ordered new Ohlins, with a 180nM spring on the rear and fitted at Pdi time.
20,000 miles and nearly 4 years later, the shocks are fine
Ohlins or WP have it in my book, you only get what you pay for..............BUT you have to know what you want and what you are buying and how you want it set up