Re: New Shocks for R1100RS

[Bob Hadden <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Also available are Wilburs and Works.  Both should be good.  Perhaps 
slightly less expensive than the Ohlins.  The works are also US made, I 
think.  Might be better for communicating your special needs for spring 
sizing etc.

Bob Hadden '05R12GS, '62R27

On Mar 17, 2005, at 7:53 AM, Tony Pucci wrote:

> Last year I bottomed the rear suspension on a bump and broke my bag 
> mount.  The bag is fixed but it is time to change the shocks.  I'm 
> leaning towards Ohlins, but are they really the best or just the 
> highest priced? Are there any good deals out there?  I haven't been 
> getting any good hits doing internet searches.  Do all aftermarket 
> shocks require 12,000 mile rebuilds?
>
> Thanks,
> Tony P
> Mineola, NY
> 1997 R1100RS

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