TFX 141 Rear Shock / Rebound, Hi-Lo Speed Compression & Preload Adjustments / F650GS Twin '08-'12

I bght some suspension from you.............last Aprilish............Just got around to installing the shock. (Forks up next). I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical that it would make much difference. Working with a lowered GS and short suspension, how good could it get?? Well..................my mistake. HUGE difference. I have a loop around the Georgetown, CA area that I can test things on. Very rough and bumpy back roads. Roots pushing the pavement up, etc. (Those are about the worst on suspension, in my opinion. That High Speed Compression thing). I was amazed at how well the shock worked. Even so much as I started playing on the root jumps. (Notice........not bumps any longer but jumps). One time, the front pushed on me. Not bad at all. Rear end never skipped out. Which I would expect most of the time. Just Shinko tyres and nothing special about them. I am glad I got the better shock with the adjustments. I might soften the High Speed Compression one click but not now. I’ll get the front sorted out and go on a extended ride to see..........But I do like the idea that it’s there and I have some idea what to do with it. My guess is, that the other shock would have been great too. This one just gives me some added benefits if, when I decide to need them. Thank you........ Dick W. 2009 F650GS Twin

My buddy and I both have 2011 BMW F650GS, and we wanted to upgrade the suspension so as to handle a bit more aggressive trail riding, as well as handle heavy panniers on BDR trips. We saw several mentions of Ted's shop on the advrider.com website and we called Ted up. Ted subsequently took multiple calls (sorry Ted!), patiently explaining what we needed. We ended up buying the TFX 141 reservoir shock with HPA, and having the shop install Racetech cartridge emulators in the front forks. Ted carefully and patiently collected the information needed to properly spec and set up the components. Turnaround time was quick. Ted received our forks on Jan 17, and shipped them back just 2 1/2 weeks later. Ted called me to say they had shipped, and proceeded to describe the low/hi speed damping and rebound rear shock settings he had pre-set according to our weights, and how to properly test ride to fine-tune them. He also mentioned that they had found some corrosion in the front forks and had honed them clean again. Wow... Working with Ted's Beemershop redefines customer service. Ted and his staff are always cheerful, incredibly informative, and responsive.It's been a pleasure. Paul S F650GS