2004 v11 cafe sport rear shock

[orangem2]

My 2004 v11 cafe sport rear ohlins shock needs a rebuild...

Would I be better off with a new rear shock or rebuild the original sprung for my weight?

[footgoose]

I'd be very inclined to keep it original. Cafe Sport is one of the nicest model variants. My Ohlins rear cost me $225. to have rebuilt at my local Duc shop.

[alannn]

The OEM Ohlins shock used by Guzzi does not approach the performance of the shock offered separately from Ohlins. I would inquire with an Ohlins rebuilder if the OEM Ohlins shock could be upgraded to that level, and if so compare prices to new shocks. A new Wilbers or Penske shock performs better than the Guzzi OEM Ohlins version.

I am currently saving for a custom Wilbers shock for my new to me Lemans.

[alannn]

6 minutes ago, footgoose said:

I'd be very inclined to keep it original. Cafe Sport is one of the nicest model variants. My Ohlins rear cost me $225. to have rebuilt at my local Duc shop.

That sounds like a bargain price.

[LaGrasta]

If I knew for certain the best effective and economical suspension choice, I'd have no problem purchasing and installing it myself.

As I'm local to GuzziTech, I'd like (and need) to have them look at my suspension. I'm waiting to become more comfortable with the cost.