Ohlins On

[katnapinn]

Well I finally found the time to put my new Ohlins on that have been in my garage for 5 weeks. What a simply job to do with the instructions found on this site. In less then 4 hours from start to finish & that includes wiring in a "Smart Tire" head unit. A few things I noticed on my short test ride (104 degrees here today :p )

When I took it off the center stand the front end would drop an inch or more the bounce back up. Now there is little to no bounce

The bike is a little taller but not as much as I thought it would be.

Using the side stand the bike does lean more but iI can get use to that.

I took a few corners that the bike use to bounce threw & be a little "unsteady". Now it is VERY steady and seams to handle much better.

I know it's been said over and over again but Ohlins are amazing :dance:

[fpmlt]

Where'd you get 'em, and what'd they cost? Did you consider Wilbers? Or Hyperpro? I have to do something soon. I'm going through my skip plate, center stand, brake lever and now the fairing is touching. Gonna cost way more to repair than a set of springs.

[wkclark]

Where'd you get 'em, and what'd they cost? Did you consider Wilbers? Or Hyperpro? I have to do something soon. I'm going through my skip plate, center stand, brake lever and now the fairing is touching. Gonna cost way more to repair than a set of springs.

Get in touch with David or Ruth Anne at Hannigan Trikes, sidecars & trailers. They have new to gently used rear shocks for about $300. They're left over bits when they trike an LT. :)
Much cheaper than would otherwise be the case.
Great folks too !!
Keir

[Steve_R]

Yes cheaper on the first pass. When those wear out, you've got to buy again or buy a new bike. I prefer to go with any shock that is rebuildable, so that means Ohlins, Wilbers, Worx, or HyperPro. And there is a major difference between new Showas, OEM fo BMW, and any of the after markets with Showas being on the short end.

Stevie my boy, you're gonna love the ride.

[katnapinn]

Where'd you get 'em, and what'd they cost? Did you consider Wilbers? Or Hyperpro? I have to do something soon. I'm going through my skip plate, center stand, brake lever and now the fairing is touching. Gonna cost way more to repair than a set of springs.
KYLE RACING (http://www.shop.kyleusa.com/main.sc) is where I bought mine. $1298.00 shipped to my door.
Give Dan Kyle a call & he will set up your shocks to fit your weight , & riding style.

[TBob]

thanks for following up on this I was waiting to hear how it went. I wanted to buy some when you did but didn't have the $$ at the time now I do so I'll be next :D

Well I finally found the time to put my new Ohlins on that have been in my garage for 5 weeks. What a simply job to do with the instructions found on this site. In less then 4 hours from start to finish & that includes wiring in a "Smart Tire" head unit. A few things I noticed on my short test ride (104 degrees here today :p )

When I took it off the center stand the front end would drop an inch or more the bounce back up. Now there is little to no bounce

The bike is a little taller but not as much as I thought it would be.

Using the side stand the bike does lean more but iI can get use to that.

I took a few corners that the bike use to bounce threw & be a little "unsteady". Now it is VERY steady and seams to handle much better.

I know it's been said over and over again but Ohlins are amazing :dance:

[katnapinn]

OK finally had a chance to go for a nice ride on the LT. Best part is Sammie was off & went too. :D We only did 'bout 90 miles but I can already tell there is a GREAT improvement in the ride & handling of the big girl. We went on some nice twisty roads that the last time I rode them I could only go 40 to 50 MPH. Today 2 up we hit them at 55 to 70 with ease . I'll hit them again next week & shoot some video for all to enjoy.