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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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You are correct the reservoir gives extra travel because the piston that separates the nitrogen from the oil is relocated from the shock body to the res. The only adjustment on this set is the preload.


While at Sturgis I dropped by the Ohlins tent and the guys checked the setup and ended up swapping out the springs for a stiffer set for free.


You will have to give Howard a call I don't recall what I paid and prices may have changed since I got them last summer. He gives a healthy discount to forum members.


Originally Posted by rauchman
Your shocks have the piggy back reservoir, but don't have compression/rebound? I understand the piggy back rez allows for longer travel within the shock. I'd be very curious to know what was paid for those shocks. Hmmmm.....Ohlins very curious!
 
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Originally Posted by big ron
You are correct the reservoir gives extra travel because the piston that separates the nitrogen from the oil is relocated from the shock body to the res. The only adjustment on this set is the preload.


While at Sturgis I dropped by the Ohlins tent and the guys checked the setup and ended up swapping out the springs for a stiffer set for free.


You will have to give Howard a call I don't recall what I paid and prices may have changed since I got them last summer. He gives a healthy discount to forum members.

Thanks for the info. If I ever replace the Hagons, this looks like the way to go.
 
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