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Bitubo shocks anyone?
When I bought my '99 R1100S, the prior owner installed a set of Bitubo shocks.
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Check with Welcome to Herdan Corp.! they used to carry them.
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01-26-2010, 03:01 PM
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Yep, I have the Bitubo's fitted to my 99 R1100 S. All I can say is that they make a dramatic difference over the standard shocks. I did however get a professional to set them up for me.
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Be careful!!!!! Went to the site and when I clicked on the shock I received a been hacked message. Lucky I am on a Mac.
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Finicky rebound adjustment and poor and expensive when available parts support (200 just for a pair of seal kits (no labor) which didn't even have all the necessary seals - and that after months of waiting. - Yikes - no thanks. There are much better options.
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I believe it is THEY who got hacked.
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01-27-2010, 07:52 AM
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Hi Guys,
It's been a while since there was any comment on Bitubo shock absorbers. Has anyone got experience good or bad they can share? They look a good price for the features but I can't find much at all about them. I wonder are they the 'new boy on the block or there's a reason there's nothing to be found. Mark. |
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I think Roger Albert's points should guide you a bit...
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Yes, but the comments are from 8 years ago.
Things change etc. |
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They still make Bitubos? A friend had an S with them.
Best bet IMO for any shock upgrade is to give Ted Porter (Beemershop) a call. He handles several brands and grades and will steer you in the right direction.
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