K11 Owners Group

mnb · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:46 am Post subject: Serta doesn't make LT springs

... so I went with a set of wilbers fork springs and rear shock. All sprung for my weight and brand new from the factory. Also a couple new fork tubes since the old ones were pitted and the right one leaks a bit on rough roads.

I asked for expedited shipping in the hopes the parts will come in before my first of many trips coming up starting on the 28th.

I decided not to go for remote reservoir or remote preload adjustment. While the remote adjustment is convenient, I don't think it's worth the extra $200. Most of the time I don't expect to miss the remote reservoir, but once in a while I might... This kept the shock cost to under $600.

Also, going 3rd party for the tubes, I'm saving about 50%.

Many of the local riders seem to enjoy torturing themselves on really rough roads. I'm hoping these upgrades will make that a less tortuous experience for me. I know it'll make handling in general, especially at speed much better. Smile

_________________
M N B
1997 BMW K1100LT ABS Special Edition
2003 Husqvarna TE610e
2007 Harley Davidson Road King
2009 BMW F800GS
2011 Husqvarna TE310
2014 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak MNB Edition

Off the grid · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:50 am Post subject:

I'm about a week away from dropping in my heavyweight Race Tech springs myself.

I can't wait, to say the least.

For us big guys it's a huge upgrade.
_________________
Bane of your existence since July 2006
2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

owrstrich · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:34 am Post subject:

but they got racing sheep...

j o
_________________
yeeeeeehaaaaaaa...

PHIL1601UK · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject:

mnb,

I came to the same conclusion over the remote reservoir, nice to have but not essential, wilbers shock and springs should make the world of difference.

Phil.
_________________

1996 Aspen Silver K1100LTSE - acquired 23/03/07