Repaired and rebuilt Ohlins shock

[harper]

I reported a leaking remote compression reservoir for an Ohlins YA7070 shock in this thread. That was back in late November 2022. I took it to TBT Suspension in December where Travis thought originally that it was the crush washers on the banjo fitting at the reservoir end of the hose that were leaking. After replacing the crush washers didn't do the trick, he finally determined it was a hairline crack in the banjo fitting itself. Hard to see without magnification. He had to order a new hose from Ohlins in Sweden. Ohlins in North Carolina didn't have one. What with post-covid supply and delivery problems and the variety of tests he did and his attempt to have a brake line manufacturer make a hose locally, it took 3-1/2 months to get it back. Rebuild of the shock and the new hose was $250 total which I thought inexpensive considering the time that went into it.

Archer came over to supply extra hands today and we re-installed the shock. Yesterday I had spent looking at the collection of parts I removed from the bike in December and tried to remember where everything went. I looked up all the torque specs as well. We got the job done in 90 minutes and then went for a ride with me leading and Archer following, looking for parts falling out of my chassis. It's nice to have a motorcycle again and a local tech who can rebuild Ohlins shocks.

 

[Archer]

Mini tech day with bonus ride north through waterfront neighborhoods. Our bikes looked awesome. You know it!

 

[Panman]

I have an Ohlins siting on a shelf that I'd let go of. It's time for a refresh but still a good deal.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Nice day for you two to get out, harper. Glad the shock is back and in one piece!

~G