Ok to install ohlins shocks upside down?

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04-08-2016, 11:05 PM

BKSinAZ

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Originally Posted by Gilmb

You should have been given spacers with the shocks that are about 1/4". This should move the shock away from the backrest mount (shock mount) to allow it to be installed and clear the shock. You will have to shim out the bottom accordingly to keep the shock running square. The shims required may not all be the same top and bottom to achieve this.

I did think about the shims that came with the shocks. Will give that a try tomorrow and thank you everybody

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04-09-2016, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lp

Guess you've never owned a backrest?

Not one like that, no. I'm guessing that's a passenger backrest, as all the rider backrests I've seen mount under the seat to the fender. My passengers have a Tour Pak to rest their backs on.

Call Howard about the upside-down mounting. My inclination is to say that it won't work well for the shocks, but I wouldn't bet on it.

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04-09-2016, 05:02 AM

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Please just call me today

On your invoice I asked you to:

1.00 ITEM #: 00 I wish you to call me & we will put the shocks on together. Please have shocks in hand & instructions already read & understood.

It is Saturday, 5:54am now and happy to take your call. You were given the parts to address this situation, I'll tell you how. Without a call there is no way I can go over what is not written on how to get your shocks providing the great ride you expect from me. I am here for you.