scott s. Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 so warchild got me hooked. first the levers,now the wheels,why not a new shock? i am mainly a slaber, twisties when i can.no track days yet.i am going to class riding school this spring at mid ohio.what shock would you guys recomend.or stay with stock.right now it feel harsh seams like i can feel rurring over a paper clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZDave Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Get a Wilbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Penske. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Ohlins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 What other brand is there that I can say? Hyperpro? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 that narrows the choice down for him lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethang Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Get a Wilbers and plenty of spare shock fluid. .. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Get a Wilbers and plenty of spare shock fluid. .. . I got out for a romp yesterday as the sun was finally out this weekend in Seattle. While doing a post ride inspection, ran my fingers along the preload line on my Wilbers and it came away with fluid on it. Both ends at the fitting are weeping. Gonna wrench them tonight to see if I can snug em up a bit. If not, I guess I'll call Klaus. db Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott s. Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 Get a Wilbers and plenty of spare shock fluid. .. . I got out for a romp yesterday as the sun was finally out this weekend in Seattle. While doing a post ride inspection, ran my fingers along the preload line on my Wilbers and it came away with fluid on it. Both ends at the fitting are weeping. Gonna wrench them tonight to see if I can snug em up a bit. If not, I guess I'll call Klaus. db guess i won't be buying a wilber!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I've had my Penske installed for 15K miles or so and it has been bulletproof. The improvement in ride and handling is remarkable. I recommend them highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Involute Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Are all the reported problems on the decked out model or have some of the plain jane units had problems also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedlt Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Man now I'm paranoid I have a Wilbers setup with the preload and low speed adjustment in the Garage haven't had a chance to put it on yet. Should I sell it or take my chances? I've read 3 posts now in here about Wilbers problems. Where were these posts a month ago when I was trying to decide DOOH. Doesn't Klaus locktight or thread tape the fittings? Guess I'll have to take my chances and X my fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I have the 640 with preload adjuster. I called Klaus just to let him know I noticed a small leak on the pre-load line and was going to try to tighten it up. As far as I could tell it wasn't at the banjo fitting but at the 11mm nut fittings on each end. He said the banjo fittings are a crush once type seal and not to mess with that one. Snugged em up about 1/8 turn on each end. They weren't tight. Quick ride yesterday, so far so good. However I now have a slight corkscrew twist in the preload line. As each end is tightened it put a twist in the line. No big deal, it just doesn't lay-out quite as nice as before. Klaus did ask if the bike/shock was stored in a heated garage as a shock that freezes could leak. WTF.... I guess I need to move south a few degrees db Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBXX Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 hmm ....... snowmobiles have shocks ? Do the wilbers use the same material for the orings as the space shuttle did ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Man now I'm paranoid I have a Wilbers setup with the preload and low speed adjustment in the Garage haven't had a chance to put it on yet. Should I sell it or take my chances? I've read 3 posts now in here about Wilbers problems. Where were these posts a month ago when I was trying to decide DOOH. Doesn't Klaus locktight or thread tape the fittings? Guess I'll have to take my chances and X my fingers Definitely sell that POS. In the interest of safety I would be willing to take it off your hands for say $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Man now I'm paranoid I have a Wilbers setup with the preload and low speed adjustment in the Garage haven't had a chance to put it on yet. Should I sell it or take my chances? I've read 3 posts now in here about Wilbers problems. Where were these posts a month ago when I was trying to decide DOOH. Doesn't Klaus locktight or thread tape the fittings? Guess I'll have to take my chances and X my fingers Definitely sell that POS. In the interest of safety I would be willing to take it off your hands for say $100. Whatever, man. Opportunist! I can't believe that someone on this forum would actually stoop to this level. I'll go 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Man now I'm paranoid I have a Wilbers setup with the preload and low speed adjustment in the Garage haven't had a chance to put it on yet. Should I sell it or take my chances? I've read 3 posts now in here about Wilbers problems. Where were these posts a month ago when I was trying to decide DOOH. Doesn't Klaus locktight or thread tape the fittings? Guess I'll have to take my chances and X my fingers Definitely sell that POS. In the interest of safety I would be willing to take it off your hands for say $100. Whatever, man. Opportunist! I can't believe that someone on this forum would actually stoop to this level. I'll go 150 God damned vultures I'll go 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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