BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

vodka wrote:With respect to A/M shocks, am I correct in saying that the ESA system cant be applied to them?? I love the ESA especially for quick decision to 2 up.

Mostly correct. Works Performance will take your ESA shocks and transfer the ESA controller to their shocks. Hyperpro is working on a similar design, but dunno when it will be done.

I put Wilbers on in the spring, no regrets.
Big $ but the guy in California that I got them from (Ted @ Ted's Beemershop) was first rate.

I noticed the best improvement on some washboard 2-lane in the Catskills. More of the same in central PA in the rain a week ago. You'll definitely be glad you got new shocks, probably no matter which brand except OEM.

Now that I have them, I doubt that I'd stick w/ factory shocks again.



DLS

Mollygrubber wrote:would Klaus be amenable to inquiries if you supplied his email address? I bet a few people reading this would be interested (group buy with discount, anyone?).

I talked to Klaus last night - local club meeting. He would welcome a group purchase.. so.. someone has to take the initiative..

You can contact Klaus at: [email protected]

Well, I'd love to lead the vanguard here but I am experiencing a sudden income deprivation crisis. Even Canadians hit the skids once in awhile! Thanks for asking about this for us Don, perhaps some of the other well-heeled members will be lining up... without me

deilenberger wrote:Better quality - you'll feel the difference:
Ohlins - the "gold" standard (helps that they're gold colored.) Only one set of damping adjustments, linear wound springs are standard. Getting it setup right can be a bit of a challenge, but once you do - you'll be quite happy with it. Some innovative engineering on their shocks (first hydraulic preload adjuster, seperate compression/rebound damping adjustments.) Made in the Netherlands.

I feel reluctant to comment on your nice posting, but Öhlins is to my knowledge still Swedish.

/Nils (Made in Sweden)

kallakaki wrote:I feel reluctant to comment on your nice posting, but Öhlins is to my knowledge still Swedish.

/Nils (Made in Sweden)

Nils, you're entirely correct. Brain-fart on my part. (All those Euro countries.. jeeze.. hard to keep'm straight )

Congratulations Nils, I believe you're the first person to ever correct Don.

Finally gave in and ordered a pair of Wilbers. Still need, and investigating a hugger, probably going CF.


Wilbers model 630 front
Wilber model 642 or 643 rear w/ piggyback reservior, and hydraulic preload.

deilenberger wrote:Mostly correct. Works Performance will take your ESA shocks and transfer the ESA controller to their shocks. Hyperpro is working on a similar design, but dunno when it will be done.

any updates on this ? will it be retro-fittable on shocks bought before they find a way to do it ?

mattbr wrote:

deilenberger wrote:Mostly correct. Works Performance will take your ESA shocks and transfer the ESA controller to their shocks. Hyperpro is working on a similar design, but dunno when it will be done.

any updates on this ? will it be retro-fittable on shocks bought before they find a way to do it ?

Haven't heard anything. I can ask Klaus next Weds (local club meeting)..

Has anyone replaced the OEM shocks with after market products on their R1200R factory lowered suspension bike? What was the result?

mgdoc8307 wrote:Has anyone replaced the OEM shocks with after market products on their R1200R factory lowered suspension bike? What was the result?

Hi - new here?

I don't know of anyone who changed shocks on a factory low suspension bike - but they are no different from the "normal" height bikes - they are made low by putting shorter shocks on them from the factory.

If you manage to get the right shocks, you can likely make a considerable improvement over the factory lowered version - and keep the lowering. Hyperpro in the US (Klaus) can make up low shocks for the bike that keep the travel distance of the normal height shocks. BMW didn't do this with the shorter shocks they used - if you have lowered suspension from BMW - you have lost the amount of the lowering from the factory travel specifications.

I have Hyperpro lowered suspension on my bike - and I like it.

Yes ,I am fairly new to BMW, 13,600 miles in 3 months since I purchased my R1200R however not new to motorcycling. 300,000 miles now on my 18th bike since 1965. The R1200R is by far the best bike I have owned. See my recent post about my 5029 mile cross country ride 2 weeks ago. The only thing I don't like are the shocks-a harsh ride. I have spoken with Hyperpro and they are working on the idea of making shocks for me to accomadate my factory lower suspension-hope it helps.

mgdoc8307 wrote:Yes ,I am fairly new to BMW, 13,600 miles in 3 months since I purchased my R1200R however not new to motorcycling. 300,000 miles now on my 18th bike since 1965. The R1200R is by far the best bike I have owned. See my recent post about my 5029 mile cross country ride 2 weeks ago. The only thing I don't like are the shocks-a harsh ride. I have spoken with Hyperpro and they are working on the idea of making shocks for me to accomadate my factory lower suspension-hope it helps.

If you're talking to Klaus - just tell him to make another set like I have They work fine, and are actually a tiny bit shorter than the factory low-shock. Good to see you're using the bike.. I've managed 32,000+ in a bit more than 2 years - with winters thrown in for good measure. Never went that far that quickly on any other bike I've owned.

I got a set of Wilbers for sale, just been serviced, for a R1100S if that's what you've got?
There like brand new.

deilenberger wrote:Better quality - you'll feel the difference:
Ohlins - the "gold" standard (helps that they're gold colored.) Only one set of damping adjustments, linear wound springs are standard. Getting it setup right can be a bit of a challenge, but once you do - you'll be quite happy with it. Some innovative engineering on their shocks (first hydraulic preload adjuster, seperate compression/rebound damping adjustments.) Made in the Netherlands.

Is there one specific part number for Ohlins that fit the R1200R?
Do you have this info?

Thanks,
Jeff

I've been talking with Hyperpro re: replacement shocks for my factory lower 2009 R1200R. They can not make shocks for me at this time. I then must assume that is true with all the other replacement shocks. I'm apparently stuck with factory OEM shocks! Oh well!

Don good information!Just wrong on one account.Ohlins are made in Sweden,not in Holland...
But for shocks you can't go wrong with either one.
Ohlins makes good stuff.I would order from EMA or Kyle Racing.You get a discount and they are set up for you by Ohlinsusa and as "custom made" for your weight and riding style like Wilbers or Hyperpro advertises.
Wilbers are made in Germany by Benny Wilbers who was the old White-Power importer who are also good shocks and made in Holland.
Hyperpro is also a dutch spinn-off of White-Power and uses progressive springs.
Progressive springs get harder the more they compress,that's why they are mostly used on dirt bikes.A good idea on shorter suspension travel like on lowered bikes,I don't know if I would like it on regular suspension traveled bikes...
But they are all good!I would decide on price and service which is important come time to rebuild them...

mgdoc8307 wrote:I've been talking with Hyperpro re: replacement shocks for my factory lower 2009 R1200R. They can not make shocks for me at this time. I then must assume that is true with all the other replacement shocks. I'm apparently stuck with factory OEM shocks! Oh well!

Have you tried some of the other companies?
Like Wilbers or even Works Performance (not to be confused with WP)?
There still might be hope for you.