Shock Type: RESERVOIR
TracTive eX-PERIENCE Front Shock / R1200GSA-LC, R1250GSA
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Code: 46BM14-P4147-TR
Price: $1,495.00
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**TracTive Dynamic (DDA) Plug & Play ESA shocks are specially designed for the original BMW ESA equipment. This shock is 100% complete and replaces not only the damper and spring, but also the BMW ESA dynamic valve, while retaining the original integration into the BMW ESA system**
The engineers at TracTive invented ESA for BMW back in 2005, so you can count on their system functionality. They have stronger and higher quality built ESA shocks, available in standard height and options for raising and lowering height.
TracTive Dynamic ESA shocks include:
- Stainless steel reducer bushings (where the bolts pass through the mounting eyelets). Other companies use aluminum which is a softer material, and can contract or deform over time
- Reinforced seal heads which are very robust, providing long life, and rarely developing leaks
- 16mm induction hardened, chro-moly shafts. 16mm shafts are stronger and flow more oil through the pistons compared to smaller shaft diameters used on different brands
- TracTive front shocks for the GS/GSA models have 46mm cylinders. This provides a stronger structure and better cooling compared to the smaller 35mm stock shock
- Faster dynamic valve which is more stable especially on rough roads or off road.
- TracTive front shocks are 100% complete, no need to send us your old shock, all parts are new
Torque spec for liquid cooled R1200 and 1250 GS and GSA model front shock is 56 Nm or 41 ft lbs top and bottom with Blue Loctite.
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Customer Ratings & Reviews
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TracTive Shocks R1200GSA-LC
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Date: March 24, 2025
Stock GSA front shock blew out at pretty low mileage while on a long trip, I reached out to Ted Porter's BeemerShop and followed the advice as to what a good replacement option would be. They send out the front shock immediately so I could head home to CO and get it on right away. I also sent in my rear with ESA to get replaced along with the new front. Right after I got it back together headed out on another trip and my bike felt completely different through all kinds of terrain. Made the big GS really fun to ride and at a much faster pace. Good stuff, and great customer service. I would buy from them again. Aaron D. 2017 R1200GSA
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Night and Day Difference.
Moodyblues
Location: Somewhere between New Mexico and Oaxaca.
Date: January 20, 2025
This front shock literally transforms the 1250GS ride. And it isn’t too bad to begin with. I learned years ago road racing that suspension is like brakes… you only know how good they can be by riding something better. And this is just that. After your first ride you realize how much better it can be. Besides being properly sprung your my weight and riding style, the feedback and control this unit provides into the bike is amazing. The front end feels more planted in rough, choppy stuff and during high speed cornering. Feedback is spot on. Step ups that would be bone jarring are now absorbed like its was designed. Easy to install after removing your plastics. Malcolm Smith said “if you have $100 to spend on a motorcycle, spend $99 on its suspension.”
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Tractive Shocks GSA
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Date: May 3, 2022
Hi Ted, got the suspension installed last Wednesday. Rode some road and off road Saturday. So far really really happy with the upgrade. Road mode is now usable as well. Able to use the minimum setting when not loaded with gear. Enduro mode is much better to say the least. Thank you for a great product and great setup of springs and settings. Thanks Larry C. 2018 r1200 gsa.
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