In my quest return my bike to std (clear screen and std indicators) I've started hankering after better suspension. 'Spanky' is selling an Ohlins damper and I've found a couple of Maxton ones too.
Does anyone have any comments on either of these options. Price is similar for both, obviously Ohlins have a pedigree and I've used them on both on a YB11 and RSVR in the past.
Any comments on both, good or bad would be appreciated.
I'd probably go with a RO kit for the front to match

Phil

Have you thought about refurbing the original? I've just had my original refurbed and put it back on the bike in place of a maxton. Feels great.

Get a Nitron in your list too..or a Technoflex, or a Penske..

There are miles more options than Ohlins and Maxton!

FWIW - I run a Sachs RS250 shock on my road bike..rebuilt and resprung..it is great.

thanks guys, is £300 + too much to spend on a s/h shock?
I hadn't thought of Nitron but on ebay they do brand new ones delivered for £350
I have considered having the existing one rebuilt BUT the spring rate from what I've read is a little low, so with a rebuild and new spring I'm probably close to £200. I had my GSXR1100K shock rebuilt, including a new damper shaft by Rev's racing, for £100. I'm 75kg dry, so with leather's maybe 85kgs (have you felt the weight of Crowtree's!).

The nitrons are great , the basic one starts at £350 and the top of the range is around £550.

£300 isnt that bad for a second hand shock supposing that its in good condition , i sold a second have nitron for £300 the other day.

Only just noticed this... but in a shameless bit of self promotion I'd say 300+ for an ohlins shock that had a £110 rebuild 3 months ago wasn't bad at all!

spanky wrote:Only just noticed this... but in a shameless bit of self promotion I'd say 300+ for an ohlins shock that had a £110 rebuild 3 months ago wasn't bad at all!

send me some pics then and i may buy it off you!

finally stripped the rest of the bike and a pic is in the FS section.

Cheers,
James.

Ohlins - The Original Gold

the postman will deliver the 'gold' this week hopefully! :-) itchy fingers have the spanners laid out in the garage already!