leaking rear v11 sport shock

[scre103]

was told that the rear oem shock on the v11 in un-rebuildable. thinking of going with works performance instead of of olins. what do you guys think. the w-p job will cost about $700 p+l. the olins $1000. do you think that sounds about right? thanks scre

[TX REDNECK (R.I.P.)]

The stock shock can be rebuilt, but you will still have cost-cutter shock. Penske or Ohlins are top of the line, however Racer X has a lot of good things to say about Wilbers http://www.guzzitech.com/RearShocks-Wilbers.html

[Guest bkolstad]

I have a good used one I'll let go cheap. It's not WP it's the other one. I can't recall the brand right now. But it's the stock one that's not WP.

 

Bob

[scre103]

what about the sachs shocks, i see they are on some of the 2004 v11's. the wilbers look good, but do you need to get the optional adjuster or could you use the current one?

[Paul Minnaert]

Almost all v11 have the sachs-boge shock, so you leaking one is the same.

You are the first to have this problem as I know of.

You cant use anything from it for a new shock.

[Guest friz]

MY OLINS JUST BLEW ON MY SCURA , HOPEFULLY MG WILL FIX THE PROBLEM.

[Guest watanabe]

I think OHLINS seal is more looser than SACHS-BOGE.

less friction is 1st,longevity is next.

[guzzi323]

MY OLINS JUST BLEW ON MY SCURA , HOPEFULLY MG WILL FIX THE PROBLEM.

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Did it blow at the seal? I ask because mine blew out where the hose connects to the remote reservior. I've never talk to anybody who has seen a failure at this point.

This was not long after my shifter spring was replaced. I think the mechanic at the shop might not have removed the reservior out of the way when he was working on it and maybe unduly strained it. I can't imagine why it would have gone otherwise..

[Guest friz]

IT WAS LEAKING DOWN THE SHAFT AND OUT THE RES ONTO THE GROUND