Ohlins #2-#2a
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From: Davie, FL
OK! here is my rebuttal!
Installation procedure:
You only have two bolts.
a) Install lower bolt and snug it. Then line up shock upper mount. If you see a gap between upper mounting frame and shock mount, then install spacer as needed.
b)Install lower bolt and snug it. If there is no gap and if you need to spread the shock to get it line up with the upper mounting hole you have a negative gap. If you negative gap on your upper mount, spacer required on bottom mount.
c)Install lower bolt and snug it. If no positive or negative gap, then no spacer required on either mounts.
d)Same process on other side
e)Make sure the bushings are installed on both shock mounts
d)Torque per installation manual
Setting Sag:
Also two settings:
Compressing spring or De-compressing spring(increase length).
Start with compressing spring. Ride it. If its too stiff then go the other way(de-compress) until full length of spring. De-compressing spring to its full length give you maximum cushy ride. The chosen spring rate included on the shock must be fixed to the riders weight. No such adjustment like 16th or 32nd of an inch increments on the adjustment nut.
Maintenance:
Howard recommends use clean lint free cloth to clean the shaft. These pair of shock is factory sealed, theres not much we can do to them.
This is all there is to it!
But of all the $700 worth pair of rear shocks out there, I'll still buy Howards shocks again.
Sorry Howard, I am not satisfied with the result from my shocks rebuilding.
Installation procedure:
You only have two bolts.
a) Install lower bolt and snug it. Then line up shock upper mount. If you see a gap between upper mounting frame and shock mount, then install spacer as needed.
b)Install lower bolt and snug it. If there is no gap and if you need to spread the shock to get it line up with the upper mounting hole you have a negative gap. If you negative gap on your upper mount, spacer required on bottom mount.
c)Install lower bolt and snug it. If no positive or negative gap, then no spacer required on either mounts.
d)Same process on other side
e)Make sure the bushings are installed on both shock mounts
d)Torque per installation manual
Setting Sag:
Also two settings:
Compressing spring or De-compressing spring(increase length).
Start with compressing spring. Ride it. If its too stiff then go the other way(de-compress) until full length of spring. De-compressing spring to its full length give you maximum cushy ride. The chosen spring rate included on the shock must be fixed to the riders weight. No such adjustment like 16th or 32nd of an inch increments on the adjustment nut.
Maintenance:
Howard recommends use clean lint free cloth to clean the shaft. These pair of shock is factory sealed, theres not much we can do to them.
This is all there is to it!
But of all the $700 worth pair of rear shocks out there, I'll still buy Howards shocks again.
Sorry Howard, I am not satisfied with the result from my shocks rebuilding.
I believe you may be using the Ohlins manual but I specifically asked you not to because IMO it does not work for your HD, I have no way of knowing but I ask you to use my own install instructions, I am 100% sure I included this in your e-Mail, pull your old e-Mail back up and it is for sure on the original invoice:
Invoice w/tracking #
Please read these included install instructions and ignore the ones in the box. Please buy the tools needed. Problems or having trouble, please call me any reasonable hour 7 days a week E.S.T. I want you to have no drama in getting a good ride.
Last edited by FastHarley; Apr 10, 2016 at 06:53 PM.
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From: Washington
I love Ohlins threads. The level of obsession, compulsion, fanaticism, hero worship and general undying love for a set of rear shocks is so over the top that it creates some very entertaining threads. I can envision the members who possess these obvious instruments of mechanical art using specialized precision measuring instruments to precisely, to the thousands of an inch, set up squareness, sag, rebound, compression, droop, whoop de do, or whatever else must be perfectly measured so the ride is as precise and perfect as a NASA moon rocket launch.
Unfortunately, I am numbered among the unwashed masses using stock shocks (modified to boot!) to imperfectly ride my Harley down the highways and byways of this still great nation.
Unfortunately, I am numbered among the unwashed masses using stock shocks (modified to boot!) to imperfectly ride my Harley down the highways and byways of this still great nation.
My .02 cents
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From: Washington
I must admit these pair of shocks are very well designed. But they are like every mechanical parts out there, they wear and tear. But I dont know if rebuilding makes them function like they were brand new. I've googled about same subject and my thread is the only one showing up at this time.
Howard has already followed up me (thanks Howard) unfortunately I am unable to do so at this time.
I need to do something to these shocks because my tailbone started to hurt.
Howard has already followed up me (thanks Howard) unfortunately I am unable to do so at this time.
I need to do something to these shocks because my tailbone started to hurt.
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From: Cleveland Zoo
I must admit these pair of shocks are very well designed. But they are like every mechanical parts out there, they wear and tear. But I dont know if rebuilding makes them function like they were brand new. I've googled about same subject and my thread is the only one showing up at this time.
Howard has already followed up me (thanks Howard) unfortunately I am unable to do so at this time.
I need to do something to these shocks because my tailbone started to hurt.
Howard has already followed up me (thanks Howard) unfortunately I am unable to do so at this time.
I need to do something to these shocks because my tailbone started to hurt.
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Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Kanapolis Massachusetts
I am asking for you to call me.
Please read these included install instructions and ignore the ones in the box. Please buy the tools needed. Problems or having trouble, please call me any reasonable hour 7 days a week E.S.T. I want you to have no drama in getting a good ride.
Please read these included install instructions and ignore the ones in the box. Please buy the tools needed. Problems or having trouble, please call me any reasonable hour 7 days a week E.S.T. I want you to have no drama in getting a good ride.
Yup it's a high dollar purchase.I myself have given all my info. with prompt,reply's.Just waiting on me to dig alittle deeper for the 1k purchase.
Bumps are getting bigger or back is getting more delicate??
Reading all that is Olins,Still needing a little more CONFIDENCE to spend.
If their was a short try-out period to keep or return?The purchase would be easier than rolling the dice hoping it works for more individuals.
Shock sellers,IMOP:Should have try-out sets you ship back and forth for try-out purposes.How many sets would that tie-up? Probably sell more when more buyers have more CONFIDENCE in their purchase.
Just my 2 pennys
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
I realize this was about 60 days ago.A vendor to chase you down to make sure your happy with your ride.What more could you ask for from a purchase?
Yup it's a high dollar purchase.I myself have given all my info. with prompt,reply's.Just waiting on me to dig alittle deeper for the 1k purchase.
Bumps are getting bigger or back is getting more delicate??
Reading all that is Olins,Still needing a little more CONFIDENCE to spend.
If their was a short try-out period to keep or return?The purchase would be easier than rolling the dice hoping it works for more individuals.
Shock sellers,IMOP:Should have try-out sets you ship back and forth for try-out purposes.How many sets would that tie-up? Probably sell more when more buyers have more CONFIDENCE in their purchase.
Just my 2 pennys
Yup it's a high dollar purchase.I myself have given all my info. with prompt,reply's.Just waiting on me to dig alittle deeper for the 1k purchase.
Bumps are getting bigger or back is getting more delicate??
Reading all that is Olins,Still needing a little more CONFIDENCE to spend.
If their was a short try-out period to keep or return?The purchase would be easier than rolling the dice hoping it works for more individuals.
Shock sellers,IMOP:Should have try-out sets you ship back and forth for try-out purposes.How many sets would that tie-up? Probably sell more when more buyers have more CONFIDENCE in their purchase.
Just my 2 pennys
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