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How to Set up Ohlins Shocks on a BMW R1150rt Motorcycle
1 Remove right saddlebag . 2 Create a reference point on the center of the driveshaft housing using a felt pen or sticker, this represents the "axle" . 3 Find a place on the motorcycle directly above your reference point and mark it similar... Read More »
Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-Ohlins-Shocks-on-a-BMW-R1150rt-Moto...
Where to buy Ohlins shocks?
You could try MC Technics in Suffolk (mctechnic.co.uk) If you buy rear shocks from them they used to set it up and bolt it on for you free. Darren, the owner, is well know for his experts suspension set ups in BSB and most of the magazines/... Read More »
Source: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=102176
Who is rebuilding Ohlins shocks these days.
Hi, I've dealt with a few Hyperpro suspension units, but they've traditionally been one of those revolving door type companies, where you don't know where, (or even if) you're getting parts sometimes (as has been the case with Wilbers too, ... Read More »
Source: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r1100s-r1200s-tech-forum/52191...
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The Ohlins-licensed technology in the WP shock has two pistons: one piston is speed-sensitive (responsive to shock shaft movement) and the other is position-sensitive (activated when the shock compresses a predetermined amount). For 2006, W...
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Source: http://174.143.221.140/Main/News/MXAS-2006-KTM-250SX-TEST--2010.a...
I have...The eccentrics have to be machined (left shorter then the right for spacing), The bearings have to be changed (axle is smaller on 7R), The caliper hanger bracket needs to be modified and changed (bigger axle and smaller rotor), the...
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Source: http://www.zxforums.com/forums/zx-11-forum/37830-where-mount-race...
Well, I figured a few things out. The groove cut into ride height adjustment threads remains hidden behind lock nut when you loosen it and spin it all the way down. About 7mm up from full down (7 turns) you can just see the cut groove under...
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Source: http://www.fireblades.org/forums/honda-fireblade/486-how-adjust-r...
I'm not a suspension expert by a long shot but, they are inherently smoother in both compression and rebound dampening than stock units. This comes from the valving design and superior componentry used in their construction. I bought mine f...
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Source: http://www.r1150r.net/board/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19893&start=0
TCS does a great job revalving stock shocks, and I can save you money if you decide to go down that road. however, I would highly suggest going with the Motowoz shocks. I really don't think you can go wrong! I bet its going to be a night an...
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Source: http://www.raptorforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8367
