Hyperpro ESA shock?

vee5 · Feb 11, 2018

Rear shock is starting to mist on my 2010 GSA after 40k. It's got ESA and I want to keep it that way. Have seen plenty of positive comments about Wilbers/Ohlins etc so I know they are good but taking into account my current cashflow (stagnant) I was considering a rebuild by FCL.

However, just noticed that Hyperpro are now offering ESA shocks - is anyone running one of these?

UturnTony · Feb 11, 2018

vee5 said:
Rear shock is starting to mist on my 2010 GSA after 40k. It's got ESA and I want to keep it that way. Have seen plenty of positive comments about Wilbers/Ohlins etc so I know they are good but taking into account my current cashflow (stagnant) I was considering a rebuild by FCL.

However, just noticed that Hyperpro are now offering ESA shocks - is anyone running one of these?

Looked at that. £895 for the rear and it doesn't state if that includes the ESA swap over. The front appears to be over £400 again without the ESA swap it would appear.
You can get the full shoot from Wilbers for a lot less i reckon. They are out of stock anyhow.

vee5 · Feb 11, 2018

Hyperpro are built to order which is probably why they show as out of stock. There's about a gazillion posts on this forum saying how good Wilbers are so that's not what I'm trying to to find out. :comfort

All I'm trying to find out is whether anyone has got an ESA Hyperpro fitted and if so what they think of it.

Roberto · Feb 11, 2018

vee5 said:
Hyperpro are built to order which is probably why they show as out of stock. There's about a gazillion posts on this forum saying how good Wilbers are so that's not what I'm trying to to find out.

All I'm trying to find out is whether anyone has got an ESA Hyperpro fitted and if so what they think of it.

Yes, but you made a statement saying you were pretty much potless, so Tony's post would seem helpful in trying to help not direct you to Queer Street in pointing out a less expensive and improved solution.

Free bump for us to find that elusive Hyperpro user.

vee5 · Feb 11, 2018

I made one statement, that I was considering a rebuild by FCL due to poor cashflow. Wilbers is not a lower cost option than a rebuild by FCL.
I asked one question, whether anyone is running a Hyperpro ESA. I was just hoping for some information that might help me to decide whether to fit a different shock when I can afford to do so.

Roberto · Feb 12, 2018

Ah yes, I stand corrected!

Anyone?

Bendy toy · Feb 12, 2018

A friend has a Wilbers (not ESA of course) on an Aprilia Pegaso 650. The ride is so smooth you would swear the tyre is flat. It’s not of course. The only downside is it shows how very average the front forks are.
Can’t comment about Hyperpro though a few folks have used their shocks and like them.
Posh shocks will need a strip down overhaul every 15K or so. At least that’s what Wilbers requires to keep the warranty going. It will boil down to which supplier is closest.

MattW · Feb 12, 2018

I've not tried Hyperpro ESA shocks but I did get a pair of custom sprung Hyperpro shocks for my 1100gs.
They were excellent and transformed the bike with build quality to match (or surpass?) anything by Ohlins or Wilbers. I've looked at and ridden several Wilburs shocks and to be honest they looked cheap - I'm pretty sure that the servicing is actually essential to keep them working. Same goes with consumer grade Ohlins - they aren't the same shocks you see fitted to race bikes...

Hyperpro weren't cheap however especially when the essential remote preload adjuster was added to the rear (obviously wouldn't be required with ESA).
There's no servicing stipulation for warranty

I'd guess that the esa swap over would be extra and that you'd need to find a suspension specialist to do it.

I'll be interested to see what you find out about this.

Skid06 · Feb 12, 2018

have you considered doing away with the ESA?.. That will save a bundle and you will get a better setup ...Maxton and Nitron also worth considering if you go down this route

UturnTony · Feb 12, 2018

vee5 said:
Hyperpro are built to order which is probably why they show as out of stock. There's about a gazillion posts on this forum saying how good Wilbers are so that's not what I'm trying to to find out.

All I'm trying to find out is whether anyone has got an ESA Hyperpro fitted and if so what they think of it.

vee5 said:
I made one statement, that I was considering a rebuild by FCL due to poor cashflow. Wilbers is not a lower cost option than a rebuild by FCL.
I asked one question, whether anyone is running a Hyperpro ESA. I was just hoping for some information that might help me to decide whether to fit a different shock when I can afford to do so.

I made an observation (not a recommendation) based on what i saw on the website regarding the Powerpro shock offer you provided a link to.

As for there being gazllions of posts on here ref. Wilbers etc. there are gazillions of posts on here on just about every subject but, that does not stop
bikermates asking the same questions again and again and they do, usually, get very polite and informative replies and long may that continue :thumb2

Anyhow, I appreciate that my observation was neither asked for nor required so may i offer my sincere apologies for the error and i promise to try harder next time

Bendy toy · Feb 12, 2018

skid06 said:
have you considered doing away with the ESA?.. That will save a bundle and you will get a better setup ...Maxton and Nitron also worth considering if you go down this route

Im not sure I agree that non ESA is better.
My bike has ESA and I liked it. However the shocks need replacing or overhaul. In the meantime I’m using (low miles) GS shocks which don’t have ESA. I find the ride is harder and effective ride height is higher. So when finances allow I will be going back to ESA. I like to have the wider adjustment range on the fly.

BOBAD · Feb 12, 2018

skid06 said:
........Maxton and Nitron also worth considering if you go down this route........

I have a (non-ESA) Maxton fitted to the rear of my twin-cam (thanks Uturn Tony) and I am delighted with it.

If there is any issue at all over lack of funds i wouldn't have the slightest hesitation...

I understand that to some people ESA would be preferable, but if you can't afford it it becomes an un-necessary luxury.

Some soul-searching required.

,

Bendy toy · Feb 12, 2018

Wilbers use the existing ESA system so we are only paying for the labour to swap the mechanism from old OEM to new Wilbers shocks. We are not paying for Wilbers preload adjusters etc as they are not needed. I would expect other suppliers to use the same methods.

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