Ohlin front suspension experiences
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Ohlin front suspension experiences
Bike is a new to me 04 EG Std. Any comments or suggestions regarding the improvement in handling if I install the Ohlin front suspension?
Still going to have the original air shocks in the rear for a few months after any front suspension upgrade. Im changing the lowers to chrome and figure as long as I have it all apart I may as well upgrade the suspension.
Thanks in advance for all comments.
Still going to have the original air shocks in the rear for a few months after any front suspension upgrade. Im changing the lowers to chrome and figure as long as I have it all apart I may as well upgrade the suspension.
Thanks in advance for all comments.
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Ohlins Nix 22's for me. Amazing once you get used to no fork dive EVER. Really, touch the brake and maintain the same ride height as you blast around a corner etc.
No font end dip. Get the rears also, new bike!
No font end dip. Get the rears also, new bike!
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Ohlins makes fantastic front and rear suspension components, so no matter which components you choose, as long as they installed properly and setup correctly, you will love the dramatically improved ride (performance, no brake dive, control and feel, and stability).
you are absolutely spot on choosing to upgrade and improve the front suspension while tearing it down to install chrome fork legs. You have a lot of choices, but if your budget will allow, I recommend installing a sealed fork cartridge set - Ohlins or your favorite suspension manufacturer of choice - they are virtually maintenance free, with only small amounts of oil for basic lubrication.
While you are in there taking the front end apart, check the handlebar bushings, and replace those as well with polyurethane bushings, if the oem bushings are in there.
you are absolutely spot on choosing to upgrade and improve the front suspension while tearing it down to install chrome fork legs. You have a lot of choices, but if your budget will allow, I recommend installing a sealed fork cartridge set - Ohlins or your favorite suspension manufacturer of choice - they are virtually maintenance free, with only small amounts of oil for basic lubrication.
While you are in there taking the front end apart, check the handlebar bushings, and replace those as well with polyurethane bushings, if the oem bushings are in there.
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Ohlins makes fantastic front and rear suspension components, so no matter which components you choose, as long as they installed properly and setup correctly, you will love the dramatically improved ride (performance, no brake dive, control and feel, and stability).
you are absolutely spot on choosing to upgrade and improve the front suspension while tearing it down to install chrome fork legs. You have a lot of choices, but if your budget will allow, I recommend installing a sealed fork cartridge set - Ohlins or your favorite suspension manufacturer of choice - they are virtually maintenance free, with only small amounts of oil for basic lubrication.
While you are in there taking the front end apart, check the handlebar bushings, and replace those as well with polyurethane bushings, if the oem bushings are in there.
you are absolutely spot on choosing to upgrade and improve the front suspension while tearing it down to install chrome fork legs. You have a lot of choices, but if your budget will allow, I recommend installing a sealed fork cartridge set - Ohlins or your favorite suspension manufacturer of choice - they are virtually maintenance free, with only small amounts of oil for basic lubrication.
While you are in there taking the front end apart, check the handlebar bushings, and replace those as well with polyurethane bushings, if the oem bushings are in there.
I have Ohlins on the rear of my 15 Ultra Ltd and the difference over stock shocks was worth every penny.
Thanks again!
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I have Ohlins 022 shocks and love them and also want to do Ohlins fkc 102 front but don't want them to feel harsh as I've heard Legends can feel, no offense Legends guys but I don't need the sportier feel.
Looking forward to your review of them
Looking forward to your review of them
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Ohlins makes fantastic front and rear suspension components, so no matter which components you choose, as long as they installed properly and setup correctly, you will love the dramatically improved ride (performance, no brake dive, control and feel, and stability).
you are absolutely spot on choosing to upgrade and improve the front suspension while tearing it down to install chrome fork legs. You have a lot of choices, but if your budget will allow, I recommend installing a sealed fork cartridge set - Ohlins or your favorite suspension manufacturer of choice - they are virtually maintenance free, with only small amounts of oil for basic lubrication.
While you are in there taking the front end apart, check the handlebar bushings, and replace those as well with polyurethane bushings, if the oem bushings are in there.
you are absolutely spot on choosing to upgrade and improve the front suspension while tearing it down to install chrome fork legs. You have a lot of choices, but if your budget will allow, I recommend installing a sealed fork cartridge set - Ohlins or your favorite suspension manufacturer of choice - they are virtually maintenance free, with only small amounts of oil for basic lubrication.
While you are in there taking the front end apart, check the handlebar bushings, and replace those as well with polyurethane bushings, if the oem bushings are in there.
Is sealed fork cartridge set different than Ohlins Nix cartridge set ?
Also I note down about handlebar bushings. Any good recommendations on polyurethane bushings ?
Last edited by pyuchem; Jun 25, 2022 at 08:36 AM.
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Ive used HD polyurethane handlebar bushings and will use them again.
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Originally Posted by Pale Horse Rider
The Nix cartridges seem to be for 2014 and up. The Ohlin front suspension for my 04 looks to be a bit less sophisticated than the Nix set up.
I have a 13 King with the Progressive monotubes up front now, and am considering the Ohlins for a bit more "plush" ride.
