shocks service

[BlueDragon]

All i can say Dragon, wilbers springs in front end and service.progressive. Rears serviced. Total cost $800. Bike handles nice, bumps all nice. Not sure why waste money on new rear shocks.

80% of my riding is two-up with the Mrs as pillion.

With my weight of 85kg and the Mrs at around 50kg, the rear shock preload has to be at maximum of 5 rings to get the SAG right.  That is without panniers and only the small top box we have that carries a couple bottles of water, lunch and a few odds and ends.

Both shops said even with a basic rebuild on the rear shocks I would still need new springs for two-up touring with panniers and top box. 

I'd rather buy new shocks.  Then when I have the OEM shocks rebuilt (basic) I can still use them for the times that I go on a tour by myself.  As again - both shops said that the new shocks being setup for two-up touring will be a little on the firm side for one-up riding.  Still ride-able, but won't be very comfortable.  I figure I have options..  if I find the new shocks over firm for one-up touring, then I'll look at rebuilding the OEM, if not, then I won't and will just keep them in the cupboard.

I've already had the front end fully serviced with all new seals etc, just need better suited fork springs.

[numbskull]

Also in the UK, Brooks Suspension will rebuild them at £199 a pop:

https://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/suzuki-gsx1400-twin-shock-absorbers-rebuild-repair-service.html

Disclaimer: I haven't used them myself but they have a good reputation.

These are now £312 EACH! That's half the cost of new OHLINS? How can they possibly justify this cost?

I emailed Brooks Suspension today and they tell me that they're no longer providing a rebuild service for the factory shocks.