It would appear that the adjuster on my rear shock, is not working.
Turning it either way has no effect on the pre-load, don't know if the silver cap is just spinning and not connected or as happened on a Trophy I used to own the oil in the line needed replaced.
If you can live with current preload you don't have to do much, otherwise you have to service the darn thing. Or use the oppertunity to replace the entire shock with an aftermarket shock. I have a Wilbers on mine
(http://www.motorbazaar.nl/diversen/wilbers641hpa.jpg)
I will absolutely vouch for how great the wilbers is. I got the fully-adjustable version. Bought it from Noud (Dutch) who I had met on this forum. It's expensive, but boy oy boy wat a difference - especially offroad. By the time I'm finished with all the mods to my tigger I could have paid for something more expensive, but who cares...
Installing the new shock can be a bit of a hassle though - I had to remove the swingarm and it was a pita
Quote from: eurobykz on February 10, 2015, 06:00:56 AM
I had to remove the swingarm and it was a pita
I didn't, but it was definitely no BMW K75 so to say ;)
I could swap the shock on my R1100GS in 15 minutes, the Tiger looks like it could take a wee bit longer :icon_razz:
It'll take 15 minutes to get the top bolt out, and grazed knuckles, and don't even start on "how do I get a spanner / torx tool to that"? ......
Quote from: qbto on February 10, 2015, 10:27:18 PM
I could swap the shock on my R1100GS in 15 minutes, the Tiger looks like it could take a wee bit longer :icon_razz:
You could do a K75 / K100 in 5 minutes. Single shock on the side of a bike with center stand. Don't get much easier then that :icon_biggrin:
But let's not putt off TS, even I could swap the shock on my '05 Girly, so anyone with a slight bit of wrenching experience should be able to do it without great frustration. It's just a fair bit of work, that's all :icon_wink:
Agreed, it's not hard, just time consuming. And he could do worse than :icon_study: on how to get the bottom pin out if it puts up a fight. One or two innovative approaches written about on here...
Found most things on the Tiger to be a fair bit of procedure just to get to the part you want to remove in the first place.
Same experience with women :hat10
What is the cost of the Wilburs
Depends on the version you want and on the location you want to recieve it (tax & shipment costs)
Well lets start with a price range or the cost for the one pictured with all the goodies.
Shipped to the middle of America.
I love my Wilber's. They're spendy but worth it. I justified it with the fact that I plan on another 60 or 70k on it.
~$1200
I thought yours was $1,200 with front end rebuild parts.
From Max BMW?
Are you beyond happy with it.
The thing is awesome. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I needed a shock.
A lot of it has to do with exchange rates. When I ordered from http://beemershop.com (http://beemershop.com)/, he honored a quote that he had already given me, even though it was barely break even for him. He's a great guy and took the time to make sure I was getting the right thing. The dollar is stronger than when I got mine, I think, so it might be cheaper.
For us Girlies, the only real upgrade to do to the rear is a new shock. I wish I could modify the stockers like I do on the BMW's and Vstroms, but I cant. I purchased a Hyperpro for mine and love it. You will never be satisfied with a stock setup on almost any bike once you ride a properly built suspension. I sell Hyperpro, Wilburs as well as Ohlins. I think the Hyperpro and Wilburs to be equally as good as Ohlins for less $$.
I've posted way too much on suspension but it's always a great way to judge who your dealing with :icon_lol:
Oh and welcome back I won't ask where you have been :icon_redface:
Hi Chris,
Yes, it has been a long hard road with lots of self reflection, healing, work and recovery. It is nice to be back.
100% agree that the standard shock is a lost cause. Hagon replacement is incredibly cost effective and many times better than the original. That said, I'll be tempted by the Wilbers next time.
Quote from: Sasquatch on October 29, 2015, 08:06:36 PM
I think the Hyperpro and Wilburs to be equally as good as Ohlins for less $$.
I have the Wilbers (with e :icon_wink: ) on mine. I really don't have to think about the suspension, it just WORKS :icon_biggrin:
Hyperpro and Wilbers are technically very simular, as is e.g. Yacugar. Öhlins has a different background.