T120 Suspension

I know a lot of people have upgraded the suspension on their T120's, so after a bit of research I've just ordered a pair of Bitubo rear shocks. What about the front though, are the TEC springs enough or would Bitubo cartridges be worth the extra money?

I don't ride like a loony any more and am nearly always two up. Last year I was touring on my Tiger and going up the St Gottard pass there are some cobbled sections that nearly rattled my fillings loose, at the same time I was passed by a GS that seemed to be floating on air. At that moment I decided I wanted a BMW, not a GS but maybe a 1000XR. Funny thing is, I ended up with the T120 instead but is there any way I can get the same kind of plush ride out of it or do BMW have some kind of magic suspension?

 

Thanks Darkman, I'll see how that goes first then. We have a few roads round here that are pretty poor, despite being major holiday routes, and it can get uncomfortable, it was worse on the Bonnie than any other bike I've ridden. Perfect roads to test out any shortcomings or potential improvements.

 

Will do, couple of weeks wait for delivery from Italy.

 

I think I'll give them a try, at that price it would be silly not to, out of stock at the moment though.

 

I looked at YSS amongst others but went with the Bitubo in the end, just been told they're on their way...all the way from Rimini.

 

Well I nearly shelled out £130 for the Tec springs with preload adjusters but knew I'd always wonder what the Bitubo cartridges would be like, so after a few days of sweating and worrying I ordered a set. Maybe a bit over the top but I intend to keep this bike for many years and want it to be the best it can be. Once it's all fitted I'll be up Porlock Hill and along the A39 to Lynmouth to test it out, last time I came along there it felt like I was on cross between a rocking horse and a pogo stick

 

That's me off to the shed then

 

Her you go then, was going to wait until the weekend but you know what they say about kids with new toys