[Fad Gadget]

Has anyone changed a front shock seal on a 2012 r1200GS? Is it an easy job that I could do myself? Any special tools needed? Thanks for your input.

 

[PerazziMx14]

Not typically a at home DIY project. Some places do rebuild the OEM shocked but no matter how much you shine a turd in the end it’s still a turd.

Good time to go aftermarket or if budget does not allow find a good used stocker and run it for a while.

 

[Rick92040]

Sorry. You need a new one. Call Ted Porter Beemer shop and ask him about the different shocks he sells for your bike. 831-438-1100

 

[PerazziMx14]

If it helps I just bought another GS that has Ohlins on it. If I don’t keep it ( likely won’t) I’ll pull the Ohlins and sell separately.

Best to have them rebuilt and sprung right off the bat to have them set up for you. Shocks would be in the 6/700 range then depending on the rebuild Ohlins would be another 4/700.

still cheaper than new

 

[pperry1966]

They are rebuildable, if you find the right guy but their few and far between. Just had mine rebuilt on my `17 GSA for a tad over $300 vs close to a grand for a new one. If you live anywhere near DFW, I can give you his name

 

[PerazziMx14]

They are rebuildable, if you find the right guy but their few and far between. Just had mine rebuilt on my `17 GSA for a tad over $300 vs close to a grand for a new one. If you live anywhere near DFW, I can give you his name

Yes, places like EPM in New Jersey DO rebuild the OEM shocks but, in the end, you have a rebuilt OEM shock that was marginal at best when new. Again, you can shine that turd to a mirror finish but under all that shine is still a turd.

 

[Rick92040]

My rebuilt shock didn't last long. Waste of good money. Also the front shock is a real pain to replace. Don't want to do that twice. I still say call Ted Porter.

 

[Fad Gadget]

Is replacing a shock a DIY project or dealership job?

 

[MotocicletaLibre]

Is replacing a shock a DIY project or dealership job?

Replacing is totally a DIY, rebuilding requires special tools.

 

[Rick92040]

It just takes time. You need to remove the airbox and move the gas tank out of the way to get to the upper bolt. I took it apart one day and back together the next. Not hard.

 

[Fad Gadget]

It just takes time. You need to remove the airbox and move the gas tank out of the way to get to the upper bolt. I took it apart one day and back together the next. Not hard.
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Thanks. Is there an issue with getting the holes to line up to re-install the top and bottom bolts?

 

[Rick92040]

Thanks. Is there an issue with getting the holes to line up to re-install the top and bottom bolts?

Nope. They went right in.