Nov 21st 2018, 11:58 PM
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Joined: Apr 2013 From: Singapore Posts: 42 Thanks: 56 | New FKR Cartridges
The OEM Ohlins fork on the R is obviously a great unit, but from my experience with the FGRT forks on the 899, the R unit never felt as plush. With the previous fork seal leaks, I thought I'd get rid of the stock system and give Ohlins' new offering a go - specifically the FKR cartridge kit . It is a TTX unit but is a spring-pressurised system that is meant to be easier from a maintenance standpoint compared to the old gas-pressurised TTX system.
Since the forks were getting disassembled, it was time to update the travel indicator with a proper Ohlins unit. I wanted the white indicator with the green O-ring like I had on the FGRT forks, so an order was placed with the Ohlins dealer that got me the FKR inserts (part numbers 01565-04 (stroke indicator) and 00338-54 (green o-ring)).
There isn't a real perceptible difference for street riding (though if I had to say something, I'd say the initial fork travel felt smoother, but this could be just the refreshed oil in the forks), but a trackday will be coming up and it'll be interesting to see how it feels there. |
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