So I got some Ohlins from the Marketplace off a member that had a similar weight setup as I did. I think I have the sag set right but my wife is still saying she is experiencing some jarring on some bumps.

Unladen measurement is 241.3mm
1 Rider measurement is 228.6mm
2 up measurement is 215.9mm

We ride 2 up 80% of the time so I prefer to keep it setup that way. Doing the math that means our sag is at 25.4mm which according to the little book I got with the shocks is dead on where it's supposed to be. I understand that for a single rider that is only 12.7mm of sag but the few times I am by myself it seems fine.

I see there is another adjustment at the top of the shock which I am guessing is rebound or compression. My question is how do I adjust that to soften the blow of these wonderful Oklahoma highways? Does one shock control compression and the other rebound? Which way do I turn?

Thanks in advance!

 

Here are the specs on the sticker of the box:

Previous owner purchased from Motorcycle Metal.

#2-#2(B) 12 7/8"/330mm Stroke: 3 5/16"/84mm

195#, 150# 50 lbs luggage

I actually weigh around 220-230 and wife is between 150-160 but we don't typically have 50lbs of luggage so I figured it was close enough.

 

I would call Howard from Motorcycle Metal. He is a great guy and I am sure he would take the time to talk to you.

Be Safe JIM

 

Take a look at Howard's website, to make sure you have them mounted the right way up! The only adjustment at the top is the spring collar, for adjusting spring pre-load. I'm not familiar with the #2-5, but the only other adjuster is likely to be a black thumb screw, which should be at the bottom of the shock, below the spring.

When the two of you are on board, ready to ride, the sag should be one third of your 84mm stroke, in other words 28mm, so you are currently a little shy. It would be worth spending the time to correct that, as it should make the ride a little more friendly. You will need to back off the spring collar a little. When my wife and I did ours, with her measuring sag from the rear seat while I held the bike upright, we had fits of giggles! Don't try to rush - the first time deserves taking your time.

You may find the ride a little better, however if Mrs D is still uncomfortable that suggests the damping is set too firm, so turn your attention to the black adjusters. Start by turning each of them to count how many clicks they are from datum. Be certain to turn each of them in the same direction! You could start with them in that condition, go out for a ride and stop occasionally to adjust until you are both happy. Once you've cracked that you'll be Ohlins experts!

 

I would do this, but I didn't buy direct from him so don't know how ethical that is.

 

Here is what mine look like. Above the preload collars there is another adjustment screw.Attachment 464268Attachment 464267

 

The 2-2B doesn't have rebound adjustment, only compression. I believe that screw at the top is for filling and/or gas charging the shock during assembly. I wouldn't touch it.


Call Howard, you might be surprised how helpful he is.

 

Ok another stupid question here...if my sag is 25mm and as another member states should be 28mm do I back the adjuster off counter clockwise to give the spring more space to compress?

 

My bet is that he would be willing to help you get set. Refer to his webpage for instructions. The webpage can be difficult to navigate but if you say end some time on there you should find some good info.

 

Unfortunately I can't open the links you gave above. If the spring collar is at the top, unscrew it a little, which looking down from above will indeed be counter-clockwise. Do both shocks the same!