Shock talk once again

[studawg]

Fellow riders I am back for more information and advise. I ride a 2005 K1200LT with about 38K and looking for a new rear shock. Mine is not leaking but you can feel the bumps on the road. I have decided to bit the bullet and replace it

I have read a number of threads about ohlins and other shocks and now need so more information. I have talked to my mechanic and he says that you never stop buying a Ohlins shock. He has told me that at the interval servicing he generally replaces the seal as the will start to leak. Has anyone experience this. I know Ohlins is great shock. What is the service interval for Ohlins? Where is the best place to purchase an Ohlins shock?

I have looked at Werks for replacement. They are about $130 more. The only selling point I can see is that the are made in the USA and parts are easier to get the with Ohlins. Werk shocks are also tuned to you riding style like Ohlins. Is anyone out there using the Work shocks?

Are there any other options that are worth the money and the ride?

Thanks for the discussion and information enjoy the great riding time.

[c00k1e]

Have you tried topping up the adjuster with jack oil yet?
Well worth a go, can be all it needs and you have loads of spare cash for more fuel!

[kellenbenz]

See my post at the following link:

http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37485&highlight=hyperpro

It worked great for me.

Ron

[brettb10]

I love my Ohlins.....60 k on an 03....Was looking at werks but my vacation plans did not work with the lead time....8 weeks...plus shipping time

[REWDOC]

Try this first. It worked for me, as a friend of mine who builds race cars told me about it. Screw the rear shock adjustment all the way up to the softest setting, then ride it for 40-50 miles and see what happens. I had been cranking mine down for several years trying to stiffen up the suspension. At 37K, the shock felt like it barely worked and I was planning to replace it. He told me that leaving a gas shock screwed down continuoiusly will eventually allow the gas to leak to a level above this piston and the shock will quit working. By setting in it's softest position the gas will return to below the piston. I could not believe the difference. After 50-100 miles it was good as new. From now on when I tighten up the tension, I will back it back off when I get done with the twisties. Give a try first, if it doesn't help then you can get a new shock.

[ArthurKnowles]

I personally do not like the limitations of the Ohlins shocks. Sorry guys, but when I spend that kind of money I want FULL adjustability. So, I'm looking at Wilbers shocks like the ones I have on my RT.

The Wilbers will give you full compression and rebound damping adjustments, preload, etc. Plus the hydralic adjustable spring preloader has about 25% more travel and a 200 pound asjustment range. This makes it easier to configure for one-up or two-up riding with luggage and avoid the harsher ride of the Ohlins when preconfigured for two-up riding.

But that's just my personal preference. Yours may be different. For my next shock, I'll be going back to Ted Porter at the Beemershop.