Ohlins #2-3
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Ohlins #2-3
A couple weeks back the wife said she was tired of feeling like she was getting thrown off the bike everytime we hit a bump. So I did some research and decided to buy the Ohlin #2-3's from Howard at Motorcyclemetal.com
Now I'm no suspension expert, but Howard is and he is also very patient. He insists that you research your decision and learn about setting the shocks up before buying.
I installed them about 10 days ago and finally had a chance to put some decent miles on them this weekend. Install was very straight forward. Remove old ones and bolt on the Ohlins. I then set up the sag for solo and 2 up riding. Difference was only a 2 click adjustment.
On first ride I was expecting it to be like a Cadillac. Wrong. It's still a motorcycle and you do feel the bumps. The huge difference is the rear tire actually stays on the ground. I went searching out every hole and bump I could find and not once did it feel like I was getting thrown of the bike.
Tried a couple emergency stops as well. With the stock air shocks the rear end would bounce up and down. With the Ohlins I just feel the ABS working and the wheel stays in contact with the road.
I have to say these shocks have been the best money I have spent so far on my bike.
Now I'm no suspension expert, but Howard is and he is also very patient. He insists that you research your decision and learn about setting the shocks up before buying.
I installed them about 10 days ago and finally had a chance to put some decent miles on them this weekend. Install was very straight forward. Remove old ones and bolt on the Ohlins. I then set up the sag for solo and 2 up riding. Difference was only a 2 click adjustment.
On first ride I was expecting it to be like a Cadillac. Wrong. It's still a motorcycle and you do feel the bumps. The huge difference is the rear tire actually stays on the ground. I went searching out every hole and bump I could find and not once did it feel like I was getting thrown of the bike.
Tried a couple emergency stops as well. With the stock air shocks the rear end would bounce up and down. With the Ohlins I just feel the ABS working and the wheel stays in contact with the road.
I have to say these shocks have been the best money I have spent so far on my bike.
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