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<blockquote data-quote="Cyclepath" data-source="post: 1289256" data-attributes="member: 78971"><p>As a Gen 1 owner and a fellow Canuck, I decided to bite the bullet back in 2013 on a quality alternative to the Ohlins units out there - took delivery of a European "HyperPro" rear shock, specified to my weight, my passenger & luggage, and my varied riding style (perhaps similar to yours).</p><p></p><p>There was a history here of Wilbers rear shock group buys - but I came too late to this party. Perhaps that was a good thing, as though those new shocks did well on owners' bikes for a year or so, I read that a number of them complained that the Wilbers unit started to fail for some reason.</p><p></p><p>The HyperPro unit cost me $1293 US funds plus a little shipping back then - probably about $1800 CDN now I'm guessing.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.epmperf.com/streetbox.html" target="_blank">https://www.epmperf.com/streetbox.html</a></p><p></p><p>I had no trouble installing it in my humble garage with high-school-era mechanical skills, a Canadian Tire torque wrench, and some careful focus.</p><p></p><p>The unit I have now includes a convenient gloves-on adjustable hydraulic preload adjuster I mounted to the right lower frame (just above the rear brake cylinder), and I have had no trouble with it over ~ 20,000 Kms so far.</p><p></p><p>I was treated well by Klaus and his staff, and their bespoke settings for my shock have never been tainted by a screw driver of mine - the tech's settings really work well for me. Also, going this route, you can have them set the shock length to a little shorter or longer by adjusting the locking nut. I added 1/2" to rear height this way, which helps the front end practically fall into corners.</p><p></p><p>Am still considering buying some progressive springs / valves / bushings (the whole update package) for the front end too - may get my local small shop to handle this one for me instead - did one similar job back in the 80's on my XJ750RL, and don't think my work was executed correctly.</p><p></p><p>I agree with other responders here - changing especially the rear suspension to a new unit adjusted properly to your weights and style will make your face hurt from smiles the first few rides. Best bigger money I've spent on my girl.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cyclepath, post: 1289256, member: 78971"] As a Gen 1 owner and a fellow Canuck, I decided to bite the bullet back in 2013 on a quality alternative to the Ohlins units out there - took delivery of a European "HyperPro" rear shock, specified to my weight, my passenger & luggage, and my varied riding style (perhaps similar to yours). There was a history here of Wilbers rear shock group buys - but I came too late to this party. Perhaps that was a good thing, as though those new shocks did well on owners' bikes for a year or so, I read that a number of them complained that the Wilbers unit started to fail for some reason. The HyperPro unit cost me $1293 US funds plus a little shipping back then - probably about $1800 CDN now I'm guessing. [URL="https://www.epmperf.com/streetbox.html"]https://www.epmperf.com/streetbox.html[/URL] I had no trouble installing it in my humble garage with high-school-era mechanical skills, a Canadian Tire torque wrench, and some careful focus. The unit I have now includes a convenient gloves-on adjustable hydraulic preload adjuster I mounted to the right lower frame (just above the rear brake cylinder), and I have had no trouble with it over ~ 20,000 Kms so far. I was treated well by Klaus and his staff, and their bespoke settings for my shock have never been tainted by a screw driver of mine - the tech's settings really work well for me. Also, going this route, you can have them set the shock length to a little shorter or longer by adjusting the locking nut. I added 1/2" to rear height this way, which helps the front end practically fall into corners. Am still considering buying some progressive springs / valves / bushings (the whole update package) for the front end too - may get my local small shop to handle this one for me instead - did one similar job back in the 80's on my XJ750RL, and don't think my work was executed correctly. I agree with other responders here - changing especially the rear suspension to a new unit adjusted properly to your weights and style will make your face hurt from smiles the first few rides. Best bigger money I've spent on my girl. [/QUOTE]
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