Another Ohlins Convert
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Road Master
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Another Ohlins Convert
I'm at Biketoberfest here in Daytona and decided that the one mod I was going to do here was improve my ride quality a bit over those wonderful stock HD shocks. After going to the different vendors and doing research here I decided to go with Ohlins...they have a factory vendor booth set up at Rossmeyers. The guys worked with me to get the proper set-up and took the shocks out of the box and into their mobile shop to build them correctly for me. I've been riding them for a day now and can definitely tell the difference. Only problem now is I want the front fork to feel as good as the rear suspension does! I can see more $$ spent in my future. The Ohlins guys told me to ride the bike for a couple of days and come back and let them know if I wanted them to tweek the setting at all. I think I may have them soften it up just a hair, but other than that they've been great.
Oh and I did mention that I've read many posts here about Howard at Motorcycle Metal and how well he seems to know his stuff. Mentioning Howard got a bit of a smile and chuckle from the factory guys but they had nothing but good things to say about him. Said they've been working with him for years and he is a true expert who cares about customer satisfaction.
From what I've experienced so far I can definitely recommend Ohlins to those of you looking to upgrade your rear suspension.
Oh and I did mention that I've read many posts here about Howard at Motorcycle Metal and how well he seems to know his stuff. Mentioning Howard got a bit of a smile and chuckle from the factory guys but they had nothing but good things to say about him. Said they've been working with him for years and he is a true expert who cares about customer satisfaction.
From what I've experienced so far I can definitely recommend Ohlins to those of you looking to upgrade your rear suspension.
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On Howard's website I believe they are the 2-2 model. Ohlins website lists them as 36mm emulsion type monotube shocks. I will take a picture tomorrow with my saddlebags off if I get back to their booth to have them adjusted.
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Got mine about a month ago, quite amazing there could be that difference in ride quality. Still playing with them and yes make the front well sort of lacking does'nt it.
Who the fu#& is howard messler?
Russ
Who the fu#& is howard messler?
Russ
