Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > General Motorcycles only > Are ohlins worth it?????

[yorkshire pud]

well thanks guys .i was bidding for a shock off fleabay. ohlins. after reading posts i wont buy a used one now.ill get mine rebuilt. or buy new.

[Ray]

The rear Ohlins on my bike (R model) had piston rod damage, I thought about buying one off e-bay but got mine repaired/serviced, a bit less money than one off fleabay as it turned out and now I know I have a rear shock that is in tip top nick, not one of unknown origin, age, condition off Fleabay.

Ohlins worth it, IMHO on the road the ride is so much plusher, less stiction compared to the non nitrided showas, on the front of a 996 BIP and showa rear. But Compared to nitirded showa forks I couldn't tell the difference on the road. Didn't get the chance to fiddle with the 998s set up ( nitrided showas) as it wasn't my bike.

I can feel the difference with small changes on the ohlins set as well, unlike on the 996 BIP.

Ray.

[Ains.]

S'funny that, owned my T8SP4S since 1997 and neither front fork (FG9050)has leaked, ever. Only stripped, checked and seals replaced after Oct 05 front end smash when the front wheel was pushed against the rad'. Forks not bent, frame was. Hard ride on the front due to track springing, but a lot can be dialed out.
The rear shock is spot on, only change was a 10% reduction in spring rate and softening up the comp and rebound.
I can't knock 'em. I do make a point of carefully removing the crapola that
gets under the dust seals though, as that balls up and causes inner seal failure.

Ains.