Ohlins shock... how to test it?

[Tonio600]

I've got it :)
The biggest investment in my whole racing carreer :lol:

http://desmodue.kicks-ass.net/desmodue/index.php?2006/01/12/42-thats-not-going-to-make-me-faster

A friend of mine told me I have to make it tested on a machine (???), the seller told me there was no point making it reworked. So what do I do? Any idea of how to know if a shock is in good condition before fitting it?

Cheers
Tonio.

[dickieducati]

i dont really know, but i would sling it on, try it and if it doesnt feel any good get it looked at. you'll have to adjust it anyway i would guess.

[skidlids]

You can have them put on a shock dyno to test the damping and seeing if the damping is not only OK but also matches the spring rate.
If you suspect the damping has failed remove the spring and try pushing in and then pulling out the damper rod by hand at various damper settings and see if things are altering as they shoud do, that is the more you turn the damping up the harder it should be to move the damper rod.
Alternatively just fit it to the bike and set sag etc set damping to minimum and bounce it up and down then increase the rebound until the shock feels as though it no longer tops out. Final adjustments to the rebound and adjustments to the compression can then be made after you have ridden the bike.
How come such a big investment I usually pay £250 or less for a damper like that.

[AK]

he paid euros for it Skids, and well cheap - lucky little wotsit:o

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by skidlids
How come such a big investment I usually pay £250 or less for a damper like that.

dont tell him that!

he'll be crying in his snails :(

[skidlids]

Its the usually or less as Ohlins are a bit common

[kye]

Kev 916 engines lying around the bathroom are common for you.

Ohlins for us normal folk are usually rare and expensive, and it seems to be like that because you have them all! LOL

[nelly]

There's not a whole lot to go wrong other than it may need a service. An easy test to do to check all is well with the damping is to turn the bottom adjuster ring. It should index with a click. The clicks should be positive and faintly audible.
If they aren't then it's due a service.
Not fool proof, but a good indicator.

[Tonio600]

Message original : skidlids
How come such a big investment I usually pay £250 or less for a damper like that.

That's exactly what I paid for it, P&P from France included. That may not be the cheapest option but I'm not sure I could have find better deal by myself...

[Tonio600]

Message original : nelly
There's not a whole lot to go wrong other than it may need a service. An easy test to do to check all is well with the damping is to turn the bottom adjuster ring. It should index with a click. The clicks should be positive and faintly audible.
If they aren't then it's due a service.
Not fool proof, but a good indicator.

everything is clicking :)
I've turned all what I could turn, looked good to me :lol:

Cheers for the tip mate.

[Tonio600]

Message original : dickieducati
Originally posted by skidlids
How come such a big investment I usually pay £250 or less for a damper like that.

dont tell him that!
he'll be crying in his snails :(

So that's true, English people do have an incredible sense of humour.

[phil_h]

Actually mate, if you send it to me I can test it out for you.
Might take a few months mind :lol:

[Tonio600]

Message original : phil_h
'95 600SS DD#17 + '02 620M DD#17
'98 748SPS + '02 620i Monster + '92 851SP chassis with 900SS engine + '82 600 harris-ducati + '74 750sport + '74 450mk3
'72 350 racer + '59 500 velocette racer

Sorry mate, I can't see a single bike on which you could fit it :lol:

[phil_h]

I've just looked at your webcam and I cant see a single bike on which YOU could fit it :D

[Tonio600]

Message original : phil_h
I've just looked at your webcam and I cant see a single bike on which YOU could fit it :D

:lol::lol:

[rockhopper]

Kev, i need a shock for my ST4 for the MOT later on this year (october). Apparently i've got a worn lower bush. How much could i pick one up for?

[Ray]

If anyone has a problem with an ohlins shock don't rule out a rebuild.
£168 inc VAT got a me new piston rod, seals and a service at the local suspension specialist. As good as new.

A stone had chipped the Chrome on the rod and wrecked the seals, oil leaking nicely.

Ray.