48 thousand km (30k miles) rear shock is done. Planning on ordering wilbers this winter. I ride mostly solo but have an occasional passenger. I take about 4 or 5 trips a season where i'm fully loaded.I'm wondering if I should go with the 640 or I should spring for more?
Is anyone with the 640 sorry they didn't step up a model?
Derek
This issue really isn't one that a higher end model (i.e., one with more adjustability) is going to do the job better that your basic 640, as long as you're not taking the bike to the racetrack, etc.
As long as you provide the correct data to Wilbers when you order the shock, you should be good to go. Even the 640 is still custom-built to your specs... that is, the internal valving, etc, not just a spring rated to your weight.
The Model #640 was the number 1 choice among the massive
Wilbers Group Buy we did earlier this year. There are several options available that enhance it significantly... though some are kinda spendy.
Here's a page off the Group Buy site that may help you determine which Wilbers is best for you, your riding style and environment:
https://www.fjrtech.com/whichwilbers.cfm
Me, I bought the model #640 with the adjustable remote pre-load option. The latter was important to me personally so I could quickly/easily crank up the pre-load when loaded down with aux fuel/rally gear for a LD run I was doing. Adjusting the pre-load manually can be an ass-pain. Sadly, the remote pre-load option isn't inexpensive, so if you rarely carry a pillion or otherwise don't have the need to adjust your pre-load frequently, then you can order it without the remote hydraulic pre-load, saving a hefty chunk of change. Those times you do have to adjust the pre-load, you'll still have t6o do it manually.
