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Apr 25, 2010 | 10:06 PM

#11

soos

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From: MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by qtrracer

Love my Ohlins , have been using them since 1979 and my cheapness got in the way of buying the #3's and although I love my #2's , I wish I would have paid the extra $ for the #3's cause moving the c-clip is a PITA.

C-clip? Are you saying they are adjustable?

Apr 25, 2010 | 10:37 PM

#12

qtrracer

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From: SoCal

Spring perch(for spring pre load) can be moved up and down the body using a c-clip(small adjustment) or using the rotating ramp(big adjustment) on #2's but on #3's the shock body is threaded and the black collar can be spun using the aluminum wrench as seen in Kilo6's photo's. For more info contact MotorcycleMetal forum sponsor.

Apr 25, 2010 | 11:09 PM

#13

Kilo6

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From: Alexandria, Va

Quote:

Originally Posted by soos

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Also, the Op doesn't say which model he bought but it looks like the adjustable kit #3.

I bought the HD #3-#3.

Apr 26, 2010 | 04:52 AM

#14

grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

Quote:

Originally Posted by soos

I just don't know, I must be missing something here. I can't see where a preloaded shock can handle the weight difference between a solo rider at an average weight of 175# and a fully loaded bike with an additional weight factor of an average passenger at 130# plus maybe 50-60# of gear. That is an additional 190# plus the rider for a total of 365# and the ride isn't stiff or hard for the solo set up?

Also, the Op doesn't say which model he bought but it looks like the adjustable kit #3.

The spring pre-load is adjustable. Howard builds your shocks with springs to suit the rider and takes into account a passenger or heavy luggage, to suit your requirements. So from solo riding settings, the pre-load can be increased by using the built-in adjusters. That is simplest with Howard's #3 shocks. The beauty of buying shocks from Howard (Ohlins or Penskes) is that he builds them to suit the cutomer AND provides the means to fine-tune them. I have #3-#3 like Kilo6.

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May 10, 2010 | 08:24 PM

#15

Ultra61

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From: Eastern PA

I just order Ohlins 3 ~ 3's from Howard...He is not sure when they will be in. Maybe 2 weeks. $740.00

May 10, 2010 | 08:35 PM

#16

sh57

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From: north carolina

I have had Howard's no 3 for about a week and i have to say it feels like i am riding a new bike.

May 10, 2010 | 09:39 PM

#17

Wes10RG

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From: Dallas, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by sh57

I have had Howard's no 3 for about a week and i have to say it feels like i am riding a new bike.

Yep, same feeling here. Got about 400 miles on them and it's amazing how the rear tire sticks to the road and the ride is smooth as silk. Best mod ever!