RE: Ohlins shocks ... nightmare!

["Davis Eichelberger" <davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Wilbers are available from http://www.wilbersusa.com/ .

The shocks will be the same length as the OEM unless you want it changed.  They
can make them longer or shorter if you like, as well as giving you the option of
variable length.  A rear with adjustable rebound damping and remote preload
adjustment is less than Ohlins.  If you get the optional remote adjustable high
and low speed compression damping, it's about the same cost as Ohlins(w/o
adjustable compression damping).  The build quality is on par with Ohlins.

The OEM's need replacing.  Shocks are similar to tires, the degradation is
gradual and you generally don't really notice until you replace them and realize
how bad they were.  


Davis Eichelberger
SW Virginia
'96 R1100RT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Silas
> Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 1:31 PM
> To: oilheads@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Ohlins shocks ... nightmare!
> 
> 
> Robert,
> Could you send me the site or e-mail or phone number of 
> Wilbers for future reference ??? I also have an RS, it's '98. 
> Did those shocks raised the bike??????? How will you know 
> when the OEM unit needs replacement???? Bob Silas
> 
> 
> 
> > Well the Wilbers shocks are a better option. They are a little less 
> > than the Ohlins, can be rebuilt and do not require a rebuild after 
> > only 20,000 miles. I had them on my R11RS and loved them. I 
> will put 
> > one on my FZ6 when the OEM unit needs to be replaced.
> >
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > 04 Yamaha FZ6

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