Ohlins 2-2B adjustment
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There is something not right , either with your measuring or something else. The shock length is 330mm so the unladen length should not be 241mm. That is a free sag of 89mm. Free sag should be like 10-15mm ish
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Originally Posted by qtrracer
There is something not right , either with your measuring or something else. The shock length is 330mm so the unladen length should not be 241mm. That is a free sag of 89mm. Free sag should be like 10-15mm ish
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The feature you can see at the top of your shocks, facing backwards, should be left well alone! AFAIK they are for charging your shocks with gas. Your shocks can be stripped and serviced by an Ohlins service centre, who will use them on reassembly.
Those two locking rings, once the top one is backed off, will enable you to adjust pre-load. I suggest you back off one full turn at a time, as you learn how they work. Measure sag once more and if you are doing that for 2-up use both of you. Have fun!
Those two locking rings, once the top one is backed off, will enable you to adjust pre-load. I suggest you back off one full turn at a time, as you learn how they work. Measure sag once more and if you are doing that for 2-up use both of you. Have fun!
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OP - measure with the bike on a lift.
I didn't think the 2-2s had any dampening adjustment. Am I wrong? My 2.5s do.
Edit - looked at Howard's site - no adjustable dampening on the 2-2(b). Has threaded body as an option.
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You say they feel harsh over certain bumps, that's probably why the previous owner sold them. I have not tried Ohlins but have tried 3 other leading brand coil over shocks and that has been my experience with all three and they were not cheap, ranging from $600 to $900.
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I backed them down one full turn and will try to measure again. I don't have a lift right now so can't get a measurement that way. I think it was just the road we were on last week. When I bought them they were magic compared to the Hd adjustables. They still ride fantastic going down the road and in the corners. Might still be a case of us being so accustomed to riding BMW.
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I backed them down one full turn and will try to measure again. I don't have a lift right now so can't get a measurement that way. I think it was just the road we were on last week. When I bought them they were magic compared to the Hd adjustables. They still ride fantastic going down the road and in the corners. Might still be a case of us being so accustomed to riding BMW.