skifrik
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Does anyone have the Ohlin installed yet? If so how do you like it? Is there much of a difference between the Ohlin and the Penske?
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Dave,I have a question about how many miles do most of you have on your stock shocks before you decided to upgrade? I currently have 23k and the bike seems to handle better since
I had the Ohlins on my CBR1100XX Blackbird that I used for Endurance rallies, and yes, the remote pre-load was EXTREMELY convenient. If you are *frequently* switching back and forth between solo-riding and 2-up riding, a shock with a remote preload adjustment should definitely be considered.I want to do the fork overhaul and the shock. I just can't make up my mind which shock. :blink:
The dial adjustable preload on the Ohlins does sound appealing, but how well does it work ? Will it go from 200 lbs riding solo to 400 lbs riding 2 up loaded ?
Headed to the track? Spend a lot of time in the uber-tight twisties running at a right fair pace? Might want to consider that Penske model, then.The high and low speed adjustment on the Penske sounds nice, but do I really need it ?
OK, help me out - I've got $$ for either forks or rear shock, not both. '06 with 17k miles. Seems like forks are the way to go but not sure. Mostly 1 up riding.
OK, help me out - I've got $$ for either forks or rear shock, not both. '06 with 17k miles. Seems like forks are the way to go but not sure. Mostly 1 up riding.
If it's a question of which to do if there is only funding for one side of the bike - forks or shock - .... you do the rear shock before you do the forks.OK, help me out - I've got $$ for either forks or rear shock, not both. '06 with 17k miles. Seems like forks are the way to go but not sure. Mostly 1 up riding.
Thanks to those that responded to my question about how many miles does one really need to have on their FJR before the stock shock is bad? I know there are a lot of variables to when and why shocks need to be replaced. It seems that the 20,000 mile mark is about the starting point to needing to invest in an upgrade. I know several have doubled this amount before they have upgraded.
As for which one to do first.... I'd like to know that as well.
Dave
Yes, no problamo!So question to Dale or someone at GP could I get my CBR Forks done and get a rear shock for iton this group buy?
Done!If possible, I'd appreciate being put on the list for the two way Penske, 8983.
Thanks, I didn't know what the procedure was. :blink:The procedure here is that GPSuspension wants you to WAIT until the Group Buy period is over, then they will contact you via the contact info you provided on the sign-up form. If you have questions you would like answered before then, of course you can certainly call them and chat about your needs. But the processing of this GB orders will begin at the end of the GB period, Oct 5th.
I have added the above info on the opening main post.
Thanks for setting me straight Warchild. I don't know much about this stuff. Just put in my information for the fork springs.Yes, for the forks... no, for the shock.
The $85.00 for the shock spring price you see is for those shocks that are being overhauled. If you have an older Wilbers, Penske or Ohlins shock that you are having them re-service, but you also believe the spring rate is wrong or otherwise needs changing, that is what the $85 price refers to.... a new spring to be installed in the overhaul process. Otherwise, they assume the existing shock spring is fine if you don't tell them differently, and it will remain on the shock after servicing.
There is no new rear spring for the FJR1300's factory shock.... that shock is not meant to be re-built.
Exactly. It will be via email... which is why I stressed on the intake form to ensure you have no typo's in your email address when you submit the form.One thing, are they likely to contact VIA email?
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