Suspension
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10-14-2005, 02:19 AM
RE: Suspension
Red Rider, you never answered my question.
The reason I asked is because the answer to your original question (whether or not you should get an Ohlins suspension) greatly depends on the answer to the one I asked.
While the others who have responded say you should do it, bear in mind that you could quite easily spend $1500 or so on overkill. There is no doubt that you'll get a better performing bike. But if you're only going to be riding in the street and twisties, an Ohlins suspension would likely be far more than what you'd need. You can get a "good enough" suspension by just upgrading some of the components of your suspension (e.g. springs, valves) with, say, RaceTech components.
You really won't feel/notice/utilize the full capabilities of an Ohlins suspension unless you go to the track.
Also, I think you can get better bang for the buck with various other suspension makers. For example, for just a little more money, a Penske shock could be purchased and you'll get a much better shock with more functionality. Likewise, for the same money as Ohlins forks components, you could get, say, GP Suspension components and get more functionality. you can read about my comparison with Ohlins and Penske here (granted its two different bikes but you'll get the idea):
http://forums.cbrworld.net/forums/196035/ShowPost.aspx
Just my 2 abe lincolns.
The reason I asked is because the answer to your original question (whether or not you should get an Ohlins suspension) greatly depends on the answer to the one I asked.
While the others who have responded say you should do it, bear in mind that you could quite easily spend $1500 or so on overkill. There is no doubt that you'll get a better performing bike. But if you're only going to be riding in the street and twisties, an Ohlins suspension would likely be far more than what you'd need. You can get a "good enough" suspension by just upgrading some of the components of your suspension (e.g. springs, valves) with, say, RaceTech components.
You really won't feel/notice/utilize the full capabilities of an Ohlins suspension unless you go to the track.
Also, I think you can get better bang for the buck with various other suspension makers. For example, for just a little more money, a Penske shock could be purchased and you'll get a much better shock with more functionality. Likewise, for the same money as Ohlins forks components, you could get, say, GP Suspension components and get more functionality. you can read about my comparison with Ohlins and Penske here (granted its two different bikes but you'll get the idea):
http://forums.cbrworld.net/forums/196035/ShowPost.aspx
Just my 2 abe lincolns.
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10-14-2005, 04:08 PM
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RE: Suspension
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what are you looking to acheive?
what are you looking to acheive?
I'm trying and will acheive better proformance. Right now I ride on the street and will start riding on the track at Thunder hill in CA. Thanks for your comments on the suspension and I will let you know which way I go. I'm bringing my bike down to BRG motorsports today for it's Dyno tuning and will speak with them as well regarding suspension and cams. Thanks again for your input.
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