WP suspension warning (Sept 2009)
 

Just a word of caution in case anyone else is on the same boat... After TWO MONTHS of waiting for a rear WP (White Power) shock for my Vstrom 650 I got told today that there is no ETA and they'll therefore refund me.

The reason quoted was mayhem due to moving/consolidating factories from Holland to Austria (or vice versa).

Still unacceptable, and two weeks before the trip I'm left with no read shock.

According to what I've been told this is not a http://www.wpsuspension.co.uk issue, but rather a general WP issue.

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FYI

Alexandros

Sorry to read about your troubles, did you find another brand to go with?? I use Wilbers myself and have good experience with them as in 70K miles on a set with one rebuilt (normal after 40-45K miles) I ride a big heavy bike mostly off pavement too. No commercial interest here, just my own experience...YMMV

Yes, I ended up installing an expensive Ohlins: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...087#post257060

Cheers

Alexandros

Wilbers are said to be very good. Also worth a look are Technoflex. Be warned, though.

Make sure you specify "Technoflex motorcycle suspension" in your search phrase too as the "Technoflex" marital aid that also came in the search results is probably less adjustable on preload and compression, whilst the rebound is going to be over the top, Vstrom or not!!