Hi All,
My 85 K100RT came equipped with a Works Performance rear shock when I purchased it in 2005. The Works unit has the ARS (3 position adjustable preload) system and a remote reservoir. I've added around 60k miles to it and had it rebuilt once - about 40k miles ago. Needless to say it is due for another rebuild as the reservoir is showing signs that the bladder is leaking and allowing oil to seep out. The other seals should probably be replaced as well given their age and mileage.
The Works shock has served my needs well, but I'm wondering if the technology has advanced enough that it's time for a replacement.
I'm not a hard-core mileage junkie and can't justify $1k + for a top of the line Ohlins or Wilbers.
I've been reading good things about the YSS shocks available from Tom/Klaus and have contemplated one as a replacement. They seem to be reasonably priced and get good marks from the posts that I've found here.
My question to those that know is has the technology changed enough that it would be worth the extra money to go with the YSS replacement vs a rebuild of the Works unit?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions.
Monte
85 K100RT
My 85 K100RT came equipped with a Works Performance rear shock when I purchased it in 2005. The Works unit has the ARS (3 position adjustable preload) system and a remote reservoir. I've added around 60k miles to it and had it rebuilt once - about 40k miles ago. Needless to say it is due for another rebuild as the reservoir is showing signs that the bladder is leaking and allowing oil to seep out. The other seals should probably be replaced as well given their age and mileage.
The Works shock has served my needs well, but I'm wondering if the technology has advanced enough that it's time for a replacement.
I'm not a hard-core mileage junkie and can't justify $1k + for a top of the line Ohlins or Wilbers.
I've been reading good things about the YSS shocks available from Tom/Klaus and have contemplated one as a replacement. They seem to be reasonably priced and get good marks from the posts that I've found here.
My question to those that know is has the technology changed enough that it would be worth the extra money to go with the YSS replacement vs a rebuild of the Works unit?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions.
Monte
85 K100RT