New Ohlins Forks Or Cartridge Kit

RandallNYC · Jun 4, 2014

dodge2dub said:
Curious, what did you notice about the stock suspension and your weight? Front end dive? I'm about the same weight and am wondering how much better the bike could be with a new shock set-up. Also, had you already adjusted to stiffer settings on the stock suspension?

I went to a shop and had the stock suspension set up for my weight (205 without gear). I loved the stock Marzocchi forks. They're the best stock forks I've ever had on a bike. I only changed them because I didn't feel like waiting for them to inevitably fail. But the Sachs rear shock was just rock hard. No matter what adjustments I made on it, it didn't seem to make a difference. It was a jarring ride over bumps, and the bike was jumping all over the road. And the stock damper didn't do a damn thing. It had to go. With all the new Ohlins stuff the bike's ride is way more compliant and composed. Overall I think the rear shock made the biggest difference.

farmind · Jun 5, 2014

RandallNYC said:
I went to a shop and had the stock suspension set up for my weight (205 without gear). I loved the stock Marzocchi forks. They're the best stock forks I've ever had on a bike. I only changed them because I didn't feel like waiting for them to inevitably fail. But the Sachs rear shock was just rock hard. No matter what adjustments I made on it, it didn't seem to make a difference. It was a jarring ride over bumps, and the bike was jumping all over the road. And the stock damper didn't do a damn thing. It had to go. With all the new Ohlins stuff the bike's ride is way more compliant and composed. Overall I think the rear shock made the biggest difference.

I bought the TTX for the rear, I (Ducati) have changed the Marzocchis 4 times, they have no rebound adjustment but seem to work, what I noticed the most coming out of the box is how light they are, so I imagine the best solution is the Ohlins cartridges inside the light forks, the only question can be does one like the look of the Ohlins over the Marzocchi more? I think that also there is an element of snobbery and to be fair a lot buy a Ducati for the looks
I also bought from the forum the nice Ohlins steering damper.

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