Non esa to esa conversion

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Cycotic
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Non esa to esa conversion

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I have 2006 r1200rt non esa with super saggy shocks. Would it be difficult to purchase used esa and install or is there other equipment needed? Thanks for the input.
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Forget it ! !
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Don't think ESA is available to retrofit.

Refurbish or replace the existing shocks is likely to be the only option.
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Hahahaha!  When I read you heading, I thought you'd posted in Spanish.  Almost fed it into a translating app.  Good luck with your project.
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Cycotic wrote: I have 2006 r1200rt non esa with super saggy shocks. Would it be difficult to purchase used esa and install or is there other equipment needed? Thanks for the input.

Wilbers did an ESA conversion for GS's of that era. I would definitely not bother with ESA.  Just get a decent new or refurbished shock (with remote pre-load adjustment if you're going to take a passenger occasionally).
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