White Power Shocks-HPN

**moonbmwr** · #1 1 Dec 2001

My machine is a 1983 R80ST set up with a PD tank and Jesse Bags. This is a monolever model same as the old style G/S from the steering head back. It is working fine for rough travel on/off road but eats rear suspension killing the seals in 30K. I was considering a White Power Super adjuster for a replacement shock. I can get it from HPN. I would put on an Ohlins but they don't make one in my length(1" shorter than G/S). What's the word on HPN and White Power. I want a long lived shock, handling is a secondary concern. Any advice would be appreciated. Bill Shockley Tomahawk WI USA

**Timo** · #2 2 Dec 2001

If you were willing to modify the rear subframe on your bike, you likely could fit the ohlins or other shock made for the G/S. For whatever reason White Power is not as popular in North America, but very popular with the Germans and in the rest of Europe; haven't heard many complaints. Another option might be to try Works Performance. The specialize in costum sprung shocks and I would surprised if they could not come up with something that would fit your bike. Good reputation and rebuildable.