Ohlins shocks price/performance ratio?
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Ohlins shocks price/performance ratio?
My current phase for improvements to the bike is in the area of suspension & handling.
I have recently put on a Superbrace ($180), and just ordered a True-track ($300). My next purchase is Ricor Intiminators ($300).
The question is about Ohlins shocks. Are they really worth the price? It will take me 3-4 months to save the $$ for them, and I just want to know if the improvement is worth the cost. If I get them they will be the most expensive part of this project. If they make as much difference as I expect the True-Track & Intiminators to make they may be worth it, but if they make less of a difference, I think I'll pass and start saving for some engine performance stuff.
Thoughts?
Steve
I have recently put on a Superbrace ($180), and just ordered a True-track ($300). My next purchase is Ricor Intiminators ($300).
The question is about Ohlins shocks. Are they really worth the price? It will take me 3-4 months to save the $$ for them, and I just want to know if the improvement is worth the cost. If I get them they will be the most expensive part of this project. If they make as much difference as I expect the True-Track & Intiminators to make they may be worth it, but if they make less of a difference, I think I'll pass and start saving for some engine performance stuff.
Thoughts?
Steve
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I can't comment on ohlin shocks but Did you see this thread earlier today?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...uspension.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...uspension.html
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Suspension is just one area to NOT try and skimp on. I say if you can, go for it. Look at other companies too, I see Works being brought up quite a bit.
I've rode offroad for a long time and have felt the difference in stock/aftermarket suspensions and shocks. WOW is all I can say.
If I could afford it, I would not only replace my rear shocks with some top quality built/tuned to me, but the front forks as well. But, I'm happy just cruising along anymore and really...the factory suspension is working good. For me.
I've rode offroad for a long time and have felt the difference in stock/aftermarket suspensions and shocks. WOW is all I can say.
If I could afford it, I would not only replace my rear shocks with some top quality built/tuned to me, but the front forks as well. But, I'm happy just cruising along anymore and really...the factory suspension is working good. For me.
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Rounder are you still running with the FXDX shocks.? I just picked up a set (poor mans upgrade) for my FXD and was wondering how much of an improvement they are over the stock chromeees.
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An upgrade in shocks is definitely worth it. If i could have afforded the Ohlins i would have gone with them. As my pocket was,nt quite deep enough i went with what i could afford ( Hagons ). In my humble opinion a 96" with the sort of engine improvements such as yours and the right chassis improvements that you are doing / proposing will be a formidable tool.
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By the way, i notice you have the Boyeson x- wing fitted. What is your opinion on it as i read a good write up on it in one of the mags.
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I figured for the $100 they wanted off of ebay, it was worth the gamble. Even though I've read many a post on HDForums that they are snake oil, I didn't want to go through the expense of doing a dyno run pre-install, and another post, just to satisfy a naysayer, who probably wouldn't be convinced anyway.
But I am happy with the whole stage 1, I got good numbers: 90.6 Tq/76.36Hp. You can see my dyno sheet in my picture album if you're interested.
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The short answer is I don't know. I probably read the same article, and was interested. Boyeson has a good reputation and I know that with air flow small things sometimes make a big difference. For example head work: you want the intake ports roughed up to cause turbulence/mixing, and the exhaust polished to speed exhaust pulses. I wouldn't think those small differences would matter at all, but apparently they do.
I figured for the $100 they wanted off of ebay, it was worth the gamble. Even though I've read many a post on HDForums that they are snake oil, I didn't want to go through the expense of doing a dyno run pre-install, and another post, just to satisfy a naysayer, who probably wouldn't be convinced anyway.
But I am happy with the whole stage 1, I got good numbers: 90.6 Tq/76.36Hp. You can see my dyno sheet in my picture album if you're interested.
Steve
I figured for the $100 they wanted off of ebay, it was worth the gamble. Even though I've read many a post on HDForums that they are snake oil, I didn't want to go through the expense of doing a dyno run pre-install, and another post, just to satisfy a naysayer, who probably wouldn't be convinced anyway.
But I am happy with the whole stage 1, I got good numbers: 90.6 Tq/76.36Hp. You can see my dyno sheet in my picture album if you're interested.
Steve
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