Save 15% on Ohlins shocks

[RoadWolf]

For the BMW owners on this site...

I have arranged to get this news out for my local dealer to help out all BMW owners with their desire for Ohlins shocks.... whatever year and model of BMW, if Ohlins makes a shock for your bike, you can get 15% off the retail price if you order before February 19, 2011. You must contact Touring Sport BMW in Greenville, SC to take part in this offer. Give Melissa Sloboda in Parts at 864-232-2269 or email her at melissa@touringsportbmw.com to get details on how to go about the ordering process. You don't have to be local to Touring Sport to take part in this deal.

I can personally vouch for Melissa and Touring Sport as I work with them on all my needs for my RT. And I have no vested interest in this as I already have Ohlins on my RT and love them. I am just passing this info onto you guys. So, if you are interested in this, just contact her at the above contact info, and not me as I am just the messenger to this board. Pass on this information to your Beemer riding friends if you want.

Thanks!

Chris Parker

[gregfuess]

Chris,

Can you provide the relative advantages of a $ 1,200 shock to something like a Progressive? While I want the best for my motorcycle, I want to understand what the differences are in the shocks available.

[RoadWolf]

Greg, sorry for just now getting back with you... saw your earlier post and wanted to respond but just couldn't get it in time... as to your question...

In theory, all aftermarket shocks are an improvement over the stock BMW shocks as they are typically set up with separate gas and oil chambers, not the mixed emulsion types that BMW uses (Showa components). This allows for better dampening control. Plus, these shocks are usually rebuildable, that is you can tear them down and replace worn out components.

As to the Progressive vs. Ohlins shocks, I think either one will suffice. I checked into Works personally before settling on the Ohlins... I just heard so much good in comparison with the Ohlins. Plus the price savings I netted with my purchase over a year ago, it was a wash. I have heard good things about Progressive as well, I think you can do no wrong with that choice. I just went with Ohlins as they are pretty much at the top of the shelf for aftermarket solutions.

As to rebuilding/servicing the shocks, you may want to take that into consideration. I was quoted around $300.00 to do both shocks at every 20,000 miles. With that, the oil is replaced and any other components that needs to be replaced for wear and tear, plus my dealer is Ohlins certified to do the work, so no need to send it in to Ohlins in Hendersonville, NC.

Hope some of that helps answer your questions.

[gregfuess]

As to the Progressive vs. Ohlins shocks,

Thanks, this is the question, since this is the option we are basically left with when the OEM components wear out.

I just heard so much good in comparison with the Ohlins. Plus the price savings I netted with my purchase over a year ago

Can you list the comparative benefits of the Ohlin's verses the Works or other shocks? The price ranges, from yss at from $75 delivered, Works delivered for about $225 to Ohlin's delivered for about $1,200, all for a single shock absorber! While you do not want to disparage the competition, can you compare the differences between these products, to justify the price difference? You implied that the comparison washed away the price differences, and I am curious what those differences are! If they are that significant (safety?) then I want them too!

Appreciate your help in this decision.

[beemermyke]

Hey Roadwolf, great bunch of folks over there at Touring Sport. Ironically, the guy that was over parts before Melissa (Joey) is a salesman for Ohlins in NC now. A friend happened to send me a link to an Ohlins article. Might create some further savings for the BMW folks assuming that they would offer a discount on these too:

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/434/9121/Motorcycle-Article/Öhlins-Suspensions-New-Line-of-Lite-Shocks.aspx