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by newtlilly
Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Just got new shocks
Replies: 31
Views: 8226

Re: Just got new shocks

I had the opportunity to ride 2 R1200Rs back to back first with stock with about 4K on the clock and then the R with Ohlins and almost 2k miles. WOW what a difference they smoothed out the bumps yet still provided better performance I know very subjective, but, at the time (18 mos.) prior to decidin...
by newtlilly
Thu Nov 25, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Shock absorber wear ???
Replies: 20
Views: 5137

Re: Shock absorber wear ???

Hi,

Been away for a while so sorry for being late to respond. Anyway, $275 including shipping.
by newtlilly
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Shock absorber wear ???
Replies: 20
Views: 5137

Re: Shock absorber wear ???

I second that observation as not only do the Ohlins improve handling they offer a more compliant ride. Now I just have to sell my nearly new OEM shocks.
by newtlilly
Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: NOOOOOBIE Here 2010 White
Replies: 8
Views: 2493

NOOOOOBIE Here 2010 White

Hi everyone, decided to end my lurker status and jump in to what really looks like a great site. I'm just getting back to the sport after an unexpected get-off from a R1150GS ADV. Yeah, its taken nearly 5 yrs. to screw up the nerve again, but, at least I am back in the game. I have been riding off a...