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Title: Wilbers rear shock
Post by: fjbiker84 on July 29, 2017, 09:42:54 PM
Finally got my new Wilbers rear shock after 6 weeks on order.  Looks cool and is custom made - salesman took 30 minutes going over my weight, the way I use my bike, and other considerations.  The shock then is adjusted for spring preload and rebound-damping to where the salesman thinks is best for your bike.  In my case, rebound damping is 13 clicks and spring preload set at 18mm.  Neat!
Title: Re: Wilbers rear shock
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 29, 2017, 10:04:40 PM
Very good Tim :good2:

I don't know much about the Wilbur shock. Do you know what spring rate they used for your application?

Is it height adjustable?

IMHO replacing the weak sauce oem pogo stick shock should be the #1 mod. It's the most expensive, but really worth it.

Love to hear your ride impressions.  Cheers. Pat
Title: Re: Wilbers rear shock
Post by: FJmonkey on July 29, 2017, 11:58:40 PM
Tim already sent me a PM to see if I have any Man Shed Days coming up to get his new toy installed. So I am hoping to find some time in the next month to host a SoCal FJMSD.
Title: Re: Wilbers rear shock
Post by: fjbiker84 on July 30, 2017, 12:18:21 PM
The owners manual talks about having to set up the shock for static and dynamic sag.  Is that height adjustment?  I'm hoping the experts at the FJMonkey garage know how to do that. 
Title: Re: Wilbers rear shock
Post by: FJmonkey on July 30, 2017, 12:47:52 PM
The ride height is fixed on stock 84/87 suspensions. But we will adjust the pre-load to get the best ride possible with that shock. 
Title: Re: Wilbers rear shock
Post by: Alf on July 30, 2017, 04:03:28 PM
Quote from: fjbiker84 on July 30, 2017, 12:18:21 PM
The owners manual talks about having to set up the shock for static and dynamic sag.  Is that height adjustment?  

No. That is the appropiate spring preload adjustment that you must get for your weight and style of driving
Title: Re: Wilbers rear shock
Post by: Grey runner on August 01, 2017, 04:16:37 PM
I have a Wilbers on my 1200, it came from Wilbers already set up, I've done about 20,00 miles with it and it still feels as good as the day it went on. Well pleased