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rydor · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject: Scored an Ohlins on Ebay

This was $100.00 shipped. I jumped on it fast with buy-it-now. Judging from the pics is it a lucky day for me, or did I get ripped off?

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject:

Send it to the guys at http://www.aftershocks-suspension.com/pages/home.htm

It'll cost oyu a few hundred bucks to get it rebuilt. (Mine cost about $225 but yours will probalby be more as they'll probably wnat to replace the spring too.)

But I'd say in the end you'll end up with a "like new" OHlins for less than $500 - which ain't bad if you ask me.
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Off the grid · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject:

Hard to say, but it looks a little beat up, to say the least.

I suppose if the action is nice and smooth then it's worth every penny.
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Das Boot · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Rydor,

I think you probably did ok, provided the shock isnt bent or some kind of catastrophic failure. These people can help with a rebuild as well.
http://www.hardracing.com/Shocks%20&%20Steering%20Damp/OhlinsPricingMID.htm

I have a manual for mine that I can photo copy for you. One bad thing about a good rear shock is that it will show all of the flaws in the front end. Good fork springs and 10weight oil are a must IMHO. If you can find the WP/White Power fork springs to put in, they would be the best. A second choice would be .95k rated RaceTechs.

Another thing is do not throw away your old shock, you can always use it in a pinch or for mock up if your Ohlins will need another rebuild.
And Lastly, look up the torque specs for the top bolt and lower nut and use a little locktite on them. A while back, a few people have had the lower stud or top bolt sheer off while riding Shocked

I haven't heard of a case in a while now; but I have always speculated that people had overtightened the shock mounting bolts as a cause, I could be wrong, but why take a chance.
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Klinker · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject:

Have you received this little bargain yet, rydor?
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rydor · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject:

Yeah I got it last week & sent it to Aftershocks the same day. Still waiting to find out how much the rebuild will be.

Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject:

That spring looks pretty beaten up - I'd get a new one for your riding weight installed. I'd do it for sure if I''m spending YOUR money. Very Happy

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94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

rydor · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject:

All farkled up now! AfterShocks did a great job, only it took a couple extra weeks for Ohlins to send them a new spring for it. I'm going to test it this weekend with a cold group ride to Lake of the Ozarks Very Happy

Oughta be great!
Ride pics to come Very Happy

Jim · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject:

don't let Drake see those stickers on your side case!!!
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:

drmalacarne · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

Is the Öhlins shock a siginificat better than the original KLT one? My shock has the top screw, the one that sets the damper, non functionant.
Is this a reason tho change the shock? Or there is a solution to save this schock?
Thanks.
Guilherme.
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Jim · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject: shocks

yes, Guilherme - the Ohlins is a lot better. I think almost any aftermarket shock is better than the original - which is only good for about 64,000 klicks. Maybe the question should be - do you want to save your shock?
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repairing
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

drmalacarne · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:16 pm Post subject:

In truth, the actual riding caracteristics of my KLT, even with the non-functionant damper screw, suits me well.
Here in Brazil, we have a heavy import tax, and the Öhlins shock would cost me almost 2000 dollars.
I'm planning a trip to California to october, and maybe I'll get one Öhlins with me, and in this way I'll not have to pay any taxes.
Guilherme.
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Adrian · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:20 am Post subject:

Well worth the money. I had an Ohlins on my R100GS and it was really plush, made some much difference to the ride.

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owrstrich · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject:

that spring need to be interlagos blue...

nuff said...

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drmalacarne · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

I like the yellow/gold combination of the Öhlins shocks!
And Interlagos blue must be a tribute for the race track here in São Paulo.
In 1996 I was part of the medical staff of the GP Brazil Formula 1, and see very closely Mr. Alain Prost, Michael Shumacher, Fisichella etc.
See more about Interlagos:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interlagos
http://www.gpbrasil.com/?lang=EN
http://www.fia.com/sport/Championships/F1/F1_Circuits/2005/Brazil/2005.html
And the last victory of Airton Senna in 1993 in:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_krB7gavYDU
Really exciting!
Guilherme.
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1998 HD Heritage Springer 95th anniversary
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Klinker · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

So what did it end up costing you total for that sweet-looking bling-bling boing-boing, rydor?
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rydor · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject:

The shock plus the rebuild and shipping X3 cost me just under $450. The Ozarks trip got cancelled Sad

but I got some good riding in today... the K feels REAL good now! Gonna hit some good curvy roads tomorrow, I can hardly wait Very Happy