Paul Mihalka Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 The Wilbers shocks on my R1200GS were overdue for service. I installed them 90K miles ago. The rear developed a leak at 20K that was repaired under warranty. Otherwise untouched. They were still working perfectly, but it was time to refresh them. Based on recommendations and promised turnaround time, I sent them out to Wheels en Wings - hermanusa.com. I sent them via UPS last week Wednesday. He received them Friday morning. He called me in the afternoon with a question, they were ready and in UPS hands the same Friday evening! I received them today. Turnaround roundtrip one week! Cost: $148 each plus $15 shipping. Doesn't get much better than that. Link to comment
tallman Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Paul, Double ditto. I took my GT down to Herman's to meet him. It was a 600 mile round trip, but worth it. A great product and I recommend the place too. No affiliation. Link to comment
BFish Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 this shop is literally in my backyard. thanks to both of you gents for the heads up. problem is my shocks are ohlins. Link to comment
Highway41 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Met Herman at Riding Into History, nice guy. He let a friend test ride a lowered GS you could easily flat foot. Going to visit him when I get 20 to 30K on my bike. See ya at the BRR. Bill Link to comment
EddyQ Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks for your post Paul. My 07RT is rapidly aproaching 20K and I have a feeling the stock shocks won't make the year. Wilbers lasting 90K is awsome. Good service is great news too. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 The Wilbers shocks on my R1200GS were overdue for service. I installed them 90K miles ago. The rear developed a leak at 20K that was repaired under warranty. Otherwise untouched. They were still working perfectly, but it was time to refresh them. Based on recommendations and promised turnaround time, I sent them out to Wheels en Wings - hermanusa.com. I sent them via UPS last week Wednesday. He received them Friday morning. He called me in the afternoon with a question, they were ready and in UPS hands the same Friday evening! I received them today. Turnaround roundtrip one week! Cost: $148 each plus $15 shipping. Doesn't get much better than that. Hermann did a great job on my shocks just over a year ago. I strongly recommend his work. Link to comment
rickmoen Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 After reading the initial post in this thread, I have emailed Herman about shortening the side stand because of the 1'" shortened Wilbers I bought over the winter. He's responded to each email very quickly. Seems like a good place to do business! Link to comment
beemerboy Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks for the feedback. I checked out his site and see no offerings for the R1150RT. This seems odd because it's such a potentially huge market - am I missing something? Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks for the feedback. I checked out his site and see no offerings for the R1150RT. This seems odd because it's such a potentially huge market - am I missing something? I would suggest to call him. Link to comment
Ponch Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Their WESA upgrade looked interesting and expensive: http://hermanusa.com/index.php?target=products&product_id=29866 Link to comment
dmottv Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks for the feedback. I checked out his site and see no offerings for the R1150RT. This seems odd because it's such a potentially huge market - am I missing something? Check here and here Link to comment
ScottT Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I had the same great experience with Herman last year Link to comment
beemerboy Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Check here and here Dave, thanks for the info. PM sent to you..... Link to comment
beemerboy Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Well, I pulled the "trigger" yesterday and ordered a set for my RT. I'd been planning on an upgrade and sometime in the next year but two things made me take the leap: Paul's feedback and the fact that I just discovered that my rear shock is leaking. There's no way I'm riding to the next Un on a loaded down bike with a leaking shock! Link to comment
nazdravanul Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 If anyone has had the WESA (Wilbers coupled to the OEM ESA adjusters) installed on their 12 RTs (yes, it's available also for RTs now, not just GS/GSA) , please post some feedback. Link to comment
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