Anyone tried Ohlins fork springs?

RobG · Post by **RobG** » Mar 17th, '05, 17:13

Ive been thinking of starting on my suspension, and cant afford to change the whole front end so am going to fit Ohlins fork springs. Ive seen them from Harris for only £35 + vat!!!
Has anyone tried them or equivelant on their bikes and if so how much does the extra stiffness (10%) make?

No jokes about extra stiffness please

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Mar 17th, '05, 17:29

how much should the ? say? even progressive/hagon springs are usually 55 a pair so if you can get ohlins ones cheap then give it a go, nothing to lose...

RobG · Post by **RobG** » Mar 17th, '05, 17:32

keep forgetting about the pound sign.
They are only 35 pounds + vat

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Mar 17th, '05, 17:40

i'd say go for it, for that price you've not much to lose. If you find that theyre oversprung for the dampening you can always experiment with heavier oil in if theres no damping adjustment. I dont know if anywhere local does rebuilding along the lines of Maxton, who are in the North West - the will respring and revalve the forks to suit rider weight and use etc, but thats gonna cost more anyway. Do they have the springs for other bikes at that price? if so have you a website addy for them?

furry · Post by **furry** » Mar 17th, '05, 18:02

Sounds a bit cheep for Ohlins!!! (Pucka!)

But yer go for them progressive rate springs, along with a thicker oil (cos ur a fat git like me

) and the different to your riding will be huge, will be able to control the bike better and brake a bit quicker too

I need to do the same on the TL, but the fork seals don't need doing yet, when they do I'll get the Ohlins springs in there too

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Mar 17th, '05, 18:05

bugger! found the website and they have springs for everything bar suzukis at that price! typical!

RobG · Post by **RobG** » Mar 17th, '05, 18:11

I know it sounded cheap but they are from Harris! Check out the site
http://www.harris-performance.com/

furry · Post by **furry** » Mar 17th, '05, 18:52

I looked on there said 60 quid plus VAT for a pair...

donno where you got 35 from m8???

Same price for my TL too, not oftern Harris work out cheeper!!! nice

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Mar 17th, '05, 19:01

special offers page, 34.99 plus vat...

furry · Post by **furry** » Mar 17th, '05, 19:19

Oh I seeeeeeeeeeeeee (said the blind man lol)

Pucka dood get in there buy em all and sell on ebay!!! LOL

<<< Does "Not Worthy" worship bows lol

pjsv650s · Post by **pjsv650s** » May 8th, '05, 14:45

havent tried ohlins but have recently installed racetech fork springs and cartridge emulators in my sv650s. a massive improvement . a must if you have old style damper rod forks. you order your springs according to your weight and riding style. go on to http://www.racetech.com to find out which rate you need. can order parts from pdq in this country. www pdq1.com
not the cheapest at around £100 but come with tube to make preload spacers and very very good instructions including setting up your sag etc

CBR_LOVER · Post by **CBR_LOVER** » May 8th, '05, 14:52

mmmm.....i'd love an Ohlins rear shocker!!!

CBR_LOVER · Post by **CBR_LOVER** » May 8th, '05, 18:32

Hey,on that note - anyone know if ohlins did rear shockers for early CBR's???????????????

age · Post by **age** » May 8th, '05, 22:54

Have you thought of using Hyperpro ?

They are based in Exeter.

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