Has anyone worked through the Wilbers Shocks on a CBF600?

[dsg10715]

Thinking of buying a used one with 800km on it and wondering how people's experiences with the Wilber's shocks, are.

[stinkwheel]

I've got one on my VFR750.

No complaints.
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[chris-red]

I have one on my TDM it has been great.
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[Recluso]

I've had two, one on my XJ6 and another on my Tracer. No issues whatsoever. Polite to deal with and happy to address general enquiries.

However one thing to keep in mind is that when bought directly from the supplier, they're set up to the person buying it. They ask very specific questions about your weight (with and without kit), how often you take pillion, panniers etc.

So you may find it's worth contacting them to see if they can help you set it up for you as in its currently set up, it may feel weird for you.
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[stinkwheel]

[stevo as b4]

I ordered a custom built one from the factory for my KMX and it's by far the best modification I've made to the bike. There's plenty of adjustment available for compression and rebound damping, as well as a ride height adjuster in case I ever convert to supermoto spec.

Having a custom shock is the way to go on any bike that's not a basic daily hack IMO.

[temeluchus]

How much are you paying for it?
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[dsg10715]

Guys - thank you for all the counsel.

@ Temelushus - he is asking €450 for the two progressive forks, and the rear shock.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[dsg10715]

Sadly they don't make a box for the Honda CBF600 P38, only 2008 onwards. But their Hyperbox for the 2008 is €550 in Germany.

Do you guys think it's not worth it? I think the Ohlins is overpriced for some touring and street riding.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Enduro Numpty]

I've had a Wilbers rear shock and progressive springs on the front of my FJR for years and I'm very happy with them. As has already been mentioned, it's likely to have been set up for the original owner and it might be worth getting UK agent https://www.revsracing.co.uk/wilbers.php to set it up to suit you.

I looked at much more expensive manufacturers and Wilbers through Revs Racing were less than 1/2 the cost of Ohlins etc.. and as far as I could see offered a much better service. They asked me the correct questions and my rear shock came set for me riding solo and with recommended settings for carrying a passenger and also with full luggage. The main reason I changed from standard shock was it didn't offer enough adjustment to suit all my loading requirements.

Unless the shock you're looking to buy is more or less new, I think I'd be tempted to try and stretch to buy a new one.

[dsg10715]

Thanks everyone. Really helpful.

[Ed Case]

I've had one on my '07 ER6f for 7 years, made a world of difference with the rear end but exposed the budget front end more than a little.

[dsg10715]

I definitely am looking at rear and forks shocks as a package. The seller FYI was selling both for €450...and it was set up for him at Wilber's Germany so I would have to send it back to have them adjust.