Thanks for the comparisons and info Loren.

Between rebuilding carb on Stihl trimmer and
re-roofing garage, I hope to find time to check out
some new shocks. Likely will go with Bilsteins, as I
figured KYB might too stiff for my aged, (I recently
turned 43!) joints/butt.

Any other listers with Bilstein experience or
opinions?

Just sign me:

"always thinking things to death"

Neil Nicholson.

--- Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

>  RE: Shocks and Wind
> Several years ago I replaced the worn shocks in my
> '85 Westy and there was a
> big improvement in driving/handling (put on KYB's).
> I had been running
> KYB's for several years on my '90 but replaced the
> fronts with Bilsteins
> before taking off on a long trip last month.  Was so
> happy with the front's
> I stopped into Van Cafe in Santa Cruz and had
> Bilsteins put on the rear.
> Very noticeable difference and well worth the money.
>  The KYB's are very
> stiff and harsh (especially the fronts) even on just
> rough pavement.
> Immediately after the rears were installed (just
> hours) drove a very
> winding, twisty, narrow paved road up to Fremont
> Peak and found the Westy
> much more stable, more 'sure footed', than with the
> KYB's.  And just a
> couple of days before had driven two roads (one
> worse) and could make an
> honest comparison.  I'm not knocking the KYB's, very
> stiff and stable road
> shock, but even the smallest imperfections in the
> road are felt.
>

Neil Nicholson.
1981 air cooled Westfalia.
Cheap-o web site:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/tubanick/welcomewesty.html

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