Showa or Ohlins Dual Shock Absorbers

[kawarides]

Hello All,

 

To all riders of Z1000 had anyone of you replace the rear shocks to ohlins? How much improvement you get comparing to the original crappy shock? Thanks.

[shoei]

hi i do not ride a z1.but i never regreted spending money on the ohlins.as what most ppl say, its worth every cent u pay

[james70]

Hi,

Since u said its original is a crappy shock. Then the more u should change it.

I always believe in sus & brake performance rather than raw power performance.

Change it As soon As u Can. - ASAC

James

[shoei]

Originally posted by james70@Mar 13 2005, 04:00 PM

Hi,

Since u said its original is a crappy shock. Then the more u should change it.

I always believe in sus & brake performance rather than raw power performance.

Change it As soon As u Can. - ASAC

James

 

i got mine liao

 

u got urs?

[ducatitan]

How abt ohlins for ducati monster?

 

Shoei, how much is it?

[seeprompt]

Agree totally with James70. Your suspension and brakes should be on the top of your "must upgrade" list.

 

Skip movies and outings if that's what it takes to save up for the upgrade. Just do it!

[Sankar73]

Originally posted by kawarides@Mar 13 2005, 11:01 AM

Hello All,

 

To all riders of Z1000 had anyone of you replace the rear shocks to ohlins? How much improvement you get comparing to the original crappy shock? Thanks.

if you find the full suspension to expensive to change, 1st upgrade the spring alone(harder spring) and see how it feels... if improves your handling, keep it.... if not get the full suspension..... ohlins is not the only suspension you must have.... there are others like Bitubo and Penske which are just as good and cheaper too.... personally i've Penske on my Fazer and it has made so much difference to the handling of the bike....

[kata_killer]

Originally posted by Sankar73@Mar 14 2005, 01:49 AM

if you find the full suspension to expensive to change, 1st upgrade the spring alone(harder spring) and see how it feels... if improves your handling, keep it.... if not get the full suspension..... ohlins is not the only suspension you must have.... there are others like Bitubo and Penske which are just as good and cheaper too.... personally i've Penske on my Fazer and it has made so much difference to the handling of the bike....

He is d suspension set up? Was it badly set up? Set up for d shock is for normal road use or for track uses, tat make a lots different hor....

[shoei]

Originally posted by ArmyBoy@Mar 14 2005, 12:49 AM

How abt ohlins for ducati monster?

 

Shoei, how much is it?

its great for all bikes.but why not try setting ur showa stock shocks first?

 

they are good enough for street and causal track bikes.

[Sankar73]

Originally posted by kata_killer@Mar 14 2005, 12:25 PM

He is d suspension set up? Was it badly set up? Set up for d shock is for normal road use or for track uses, tat make a lots different hor....

the spring was too soft for my weight and worse with a pillon.... i've tried many different different setting but because of my weight, the bike dived under hard braking .... this is very scary in a sharp corner.... 1st I just thought of changing the spring on the front and back.... but since I intended to keep the bike for at least 5 yrs or more.... i went with the full suspension upgrade on both the front(reworked fully) and changed the rear to Penske 2 way adjustment model which a spring rating the suits my weight....

 

the only downside to the Ohlins shock is that the spring rating is standard for all models... but i believe its an overrated and over-priced brand in S'pore....

 

 

 

[red rocket]

I have an ohlins spring (rear) which I'm willing to part with should anyone be interested. It's been on the road for less than 1000km. The spring is a linear rate type 7.5kg/mm.

[Ali Bob]

Mr. Red Rocket.

Is it possible to give dimensions of shock; ie length and mounting dia.If too mush trouble then a model no. will do. I am intersted,but its not for a Z1000. What price u askin ?

[Pauche]

Originally posted by red rocket@Apr 18 2005, 10:20 PM

I have an ohlins spring (rear) which I'm willing to part with should anyone be interested. It's been on the road for less than 1000km. The spring is a linear rate type 7.5kg/mm.

issit taken out from a z1000 or other bikes? i am afraid the dimension wun fit...

[Shawn--]

how much does a ohlin or bituto rear shock cost ?? i'm riding 400cc.. wanna get a better shock ... anyone noe da price or where can i purchase it ?? thanks !!!

[qebalt]

hello. hi. I'm qebalt. how are you guys. I really new to this forum. this is my first post. hehe.

 

firstly, does Showa dual shock absorbers that were fit to CB400 can fit to the 1993 Zephyr 750? is it reliable?

 

and last question is, what's is the normal price for those type of brands (that fits to zephyr 750) ?

 

I've search it in this forum and couldnt find it.