hpope@me.com
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I have a 2013 52,000 miles I need to replace the shocks. Can you please give me your opinion of shocks that you would recommend.
Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance
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R1200GS/LC 2013 Shock replacement question
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franz
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I would call Ted Porter out in California. He runs a BMW repair and parts business. Just google him, he’ll pop up. He can recommend exactly what you need based on your budget, style of riding, and so forth. I have used him twice. I bought Wilbur ESA replacements for an RT and then a set of Traxxion (I think I spelled that right) for a GS, but they weren’t ESA so that feature was no longer useable on my GS I had at the time. But the beautiful thing about those shocks was that although they weren’t ESA, all I had to do was turn a knob on the rear shock to adjust for the load I was carrying and I could do that in an infinite manner. ESA gives three settings only and is sprung for a lightweight rider. Those shocks I bought were sprung for me and there was an infinite number of adjustments.
Ted or Jeff are really competent in what they do and they won’t steer you wrong. I just wouldn’t buy OEM replacements if I were you. You can do much better with aftermarket shocks which is what Ted will recommend.
Once my bike has 25K or so, I’m going to upgrade my suspension with Touratech ESA shocks. The best pair I could get will set me back about $4K but it’s worth it to me as I plan on keeping this bike for a long time, at least for now. I will buy them from Ted and he will make sure they are sprung right and set up for my height and weight. He can replace them at his shop if you coordinate in advance. Great excuse to ride out to Cali and you’ll feel the difference the moment you get back on the bike.
Ted or Jeff are really competent in what they do and they won’t steer you wrong. I just wouldn’t buy OEM replacements if I were you. You can do much better with aftermarket shocks which is what Ted will recommend.
Once my bike has 25K or so, I’m going to upgrade my suspension with Touratech ESA shocks. The best pair I could get will set me back about $4K but it’s worth it to me as I plan on keeping this bike for a long time, at least for now. I will buy them from Ted and he will make sure they are sprung right and set up for my height and weight. He can replace them at his shop if you coordinate in advance. Great excuse to ride out to Cali and you’ll feel the difference the moment you get back on the bike.
