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Leaking rear shock 1150 GS
Oil dripping from the bottom of rear shock. Can I send it away for repair or do I have to replace the complete unit? £450 for Ohlins a little steep. Anyone any suggestions?
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You could always look on ebay for a 2nd hand one or if any one is breaking bike a gs on ebay give them a bell thats how i got one for £50 for my 1100 gs
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If the stock is rebuildable, you might be able to reuse the spring and just get the shock replaced.
Contact Klaus at EPM...I used their product with great success.

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Rear shock R1150GS
Ok guys cheers. Looks like I'll have to spend some cash. I can get a Hagon for £250.
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2 guys who did a talk about there trip to cape town a Africa twins at the meet in Derby had Hagons & they snapped not blew snapped i would rather use a 2nd hand BMW one if i was going to do a big trip or spend the mony on a Ohlin . Probably ok for the road though
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The Beemerboneyard sells used. You can let them know your needs or check back to the site often.

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You can also try Brunos in Ontario. They dont list a rebuild for an 1150 but may be it worth an email?

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