Swapping your BMW WP ESA for a Tractive ESA

If you own an R1200GS or R1200GSA (Adventure), you have an electronic controlled shock absorber from either WP or Showa. This how-to video shows you how to identify it, disassemble it, replace it with a Tractive X-Change series plug & play damper, then re-assemble it with the right spring for your weight. You don't need to throw away the whole coilover - save money by keeping the servicable spring, preload adjuster, covers and mountings.

Why would you want to swap it? It's not just about whether your stock electric damper is worn - the Tractive Dynamic Damping Valve is more stable, faster acting and has a wider damping range. It gives better control than the factory setup in every respect. And best of all? This upgraded damper plugs directly into the standard BMW plug, with no errors, no menu changes, OEM functionality & reliability. See our ESA Buying Guide for more info.

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