Rear shocks ?
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From: Batcave
[QUOTE=cvaria;17142908]
ODC switched the spirings from ohlins to eibach a little while after i got mine though. Not sure why... they were super stoked about it.
Probably cost less so odc make more money
ODC switched the spirings from ohlins to eibach a little while after i got mine though. Not sure why... they were super stoked about it.
Probably cost less so odc make more money
Road Master
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From: St. Louis, MO
no no.. they are great. I dont exaclty have a qualified opinion though. Very limited exp on my part and have only been rolling stock prior but, never really had a problem with stock. Definitely a huge improvement that took me a while to appreciate it since the roads around here a smooth as glass.
ODC switched the spirings from ohlins to eibach a little while after i got mine though. Not sure why... they were super stoked about it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdAoT4Lnhri/
ODC switched the spirings from ohlins to eibach a little while after i got mine though. Not sure why... they were super stoked about it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdAoT4Lnhri/
From my understanding, they switched because the quality was the same if not better, and they were able to deliver the specific specs that ODC wanted for their product.
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From: NW Ohio
Sounds about right. Eibach isn't a cut-rate spring. Lots of pro race teams in lots of different series use them. They are very acquainted with building to a customer spec in low volumes.
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From: Jasper, AL
I have 14" Hagons. The least expensive ones. No doubt the fancy adjustable stuff is even better, but these are far superior to the stock shocks, and were only $200 or so. When you call to order them, they will ask you a few questions about your weight, passengers, riding style, etc, and custom assemble a set for you.
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Not saying Hagons are bad. On the contrary, I've never read anything bad aboit them...
But, a piece of hickory with tennis ***** on the ends is better than stock.
They literally feel like the nasty friction dampers on dime store RC cars.
But, a piece of hickory with tennis ***** on the ends is better than stock.
They literally feel like the nasty friction dampers on dime store RC cars.
Last edited by cggorman; Mar 2, 2018 at 11:22 PM.
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From: Australia
13.25 Ohlins HD215's built by Howard here, at first I thought they were too firm and I'd done my dough but after 1200km's or so they have become alot nicer, trick for mine was closing the rebound circuit 4 clicks from the base setting. Bike has become a lot more compliant and stable and traction on tight corners increased greatly. They ooze quality but you do pay for it.
[QUOTE=Arseclown;17144154]that doesn't seem to be their M.O. they prize quailty
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13.25 Ohlins HD215's built by Howard here, at first I thought they were too firm and I'd done my dough but after 1200km's or so they have become alot nicer, trick for mine was closing the rebound circuit 4 clicks from the base setting. Bike has become a lot more compliant and stable and traction on tight corners increased greatly. They ooze quality but you do pay for it.
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From: St. Louis, MO
My brother is a dealer for ODC if you need one.
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ODC seems to make a fine product but oil filled coilover shocks are all the same basic design. Except for the very first one built a hundred years ago, they're all adaptations.