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Old 01-08-2012, 06:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Best $3100 I spent & out of the box instills a much higher level of compliance, feedback & confidence. I can't wait until I get the time to fully dial the suspension in. Roads that used to get the Sachs out of sorts now seem 'languid' & a complete non-issue. And 'yes' I did have the OEM units fully dialed in.

There have been comments here of riders saying the ride was 'harsh' & unforgiving when ridden below 9/10ths pace & to that I can only say 'malarkey'.

Highly recommended!
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Old 01-10-2012, 01:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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i will investigate this to confirm they will fit on a 2012, if so ill probably do this as well!
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Old 02-04-2012, 01:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Best $3100 I spent & out of the box instills a much higher level of compliance, feedback & confidence. I can't wait until I get the time to fully dial the suspension in. Roads that used to get the Sachs out of sorts now seem 'languid' & a complete non-issue. And 'yes' I did have the OEM units fully dialed in.

There have been comments here of riders saying the ride was 'harsh' & unforgiving when ridden below 9/10ths pace & to that I can only say 'malarkey'.

Highly recommended!
How much work was the rear shock installation?
I just ordered front forks and BM931.

OEM front was a disappointment.
I have never had anything but OEM suspension, so quite excited about this mod. Maybe even a bit scary as it is not exactly cheap.

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Shock took about an hour.

Much easier than the forks!
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Old 02-04-2012, 11:53 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Do you have the original cat/muffler on?
I heard that gives you a bit more headache.
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Old 02-05-2012, 03:59 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Always been sceptical of reports about how much of an improvement Ohlins was until I replaced my OEM with them. Ohlins doesn't feel too different on the highway at the speed limit to me but is awesome when I start pushing the pace.

I also recommend them.

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Old 02-05-2012, 08:11 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Do you have the original cat/muffler on?
I heard that gives you a bit more headache.
Could be. I have a full Akro.
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Best $3100 I spent & out of the box instills a much higher level of compliance, feedback & confidence. I can't wait until I get the time to fully dial the suspension in. Roads that used to get the Sachs out of sorts now seem 'languid' & a complete non-issue. And 'yes' I did have the OEM units fully dialed in.

There have been comments here of riders saying the ride was 'harsh' & unforgiving when ridden below 9/10ths pace & to that I can only say 'malarkey'.

Highly recommended!
where is a deal like that to be found?
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I ordered mine from Dan Kyle.
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Dan has great deals. And suspension is the best mod you can do for the $.

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