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Anybody tried this on a stock panigale shock? Was curious if it would be a viable option vs buying a TTX Ohlins. Several companies do it. I think even ohlins if im not mistaken.

Cost vs new shock etc.
 
Better take that money to the pub, at least you'll get a buzz out of it.;)

That Sachs unit is utterly worthless and would make a great paperweight.
 
I bought a new Ohlins spring for the rear on my base since I'm 240 pounds without gear. I don't have a track here so for the street I think it will be okay. I have to check with my dealer first to see what they will charge for the rear spring replacement and fork spring replacement. As long as they can replace front and rear at a reasonable price and still maintain warranty then I'll be riding around with a new and improved paperweight. They have the springs at Ducati Omaha.

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I know you're talking about re-valving but just throwing this out there for your consideration since cost is part of your question. About $250 for all three springs plus install cost seems reasonable and its probably a good idea to get new fork oil anyway.

If you're skinny then never mind.
 
The stock Sachs shock actually works pretty well with the Race-Tech Gold Valve kit in it. With parts and labor you're still quite a bit below the cost of a TTX. I ran a stock 1199 shock with that kit in it for the first half of this track season, and my tire wear was great, which is pretty much the gold standard for how well a shock is working. I was very impressed. After switching to the TTX I honestly haven't noticed much of a difference, but it looks better! ;-)
 
Nice I was looking at the race tech. Seems like a good way to go for not a lot of money.

I just never knew anyone that had it done on a street bike. I just don't need all the fancy electronic stuff. Why I went with the base model. I might do a track day twice a year. I mostly street ride. But I like to do some twisty riding. I would like to set this thing up for my weight though. I have heard negatives about the stock pani base shock.

Is it even possible to put an ohlins from an S model on a base? I hear that shock isn't great either. But curious. probably a lot better then this shock. haha
 
stanmart said:
Nice I was looking at the race tech. Seems like a good way to go for not a lot of money.

I just never knew anyone that had it done on a street bike. I just don't need all the fancy electronic stuff. Why I went with the base model. I might do a track day twice a year. I mostly street ride. But I like to do some twisty riding. I would like to set this thing up for my weight though. I have heard negatives about the stock pani base shock.

Is it even possible to put an ohlins from an S model on a base? I hear that shock isn't great either. But curious. probably a lot better then this shock. haha
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Yes, the Ohlins from an S-model can be put on a base, but it must be converted over to manual adjusters since you won't have the electronic connections on the base model. It will still have the "street" valving in it as well, so depending on what lever of track rider you are it may be fine or may not be. I don't think it's worth it, if you're going that route just get a new TTX GP and be done with it.
 
stanmart said:
300 bucks for the gold revalve kit with labor.

Nice. 169 if you do the work yourself.
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Unless you have all of the specific suspension tools to rebuild a rear shock, you can't install the gold valve kit yourself. Most people should never try to disassemble a rear shock, it's an advanced maintenance project that is best left to the pros with the right tools.
 
i say bite the bullet and get ohlins, even just for the resell value, call around see if someone's got the TTX2 version, might get it for a steal. Think Hardracing had some in stock for under $1k.
 
stanmart said:
Anybody tried this on a stock panigale shock? Was curious if it would be a viable option vs buying a TTX Ohlins. Several companies do it. I think even ohlins if im not mistaken.

Cost vs new shock etc.
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Yes, GP Suspension in WA can do it. I'd do the forks as well.
 
I have had the Ohlins off my Tricolore revalved to the latest Ohlins race specs. They radically decrease compression damping in the high speed circuits, and significantly in the hi speed rebound as well. Stock values have the hi speed compression at approx 2600 Nm, and they re-valve closer to 1400 Nm. Along with the 3 steps softer spring I am running (Ohlins recommends 1 to 2 steps softer for someone my weight - 185#, for track use), the ride is finally reasonable on the flat link position. Well worth the time and effort. I had the forks softened as well.
 
that's odd, i would figure the OEM ohlins on the tri would have more street friendly damping to begin with.

question, with the lower spring rate, how much rider sag are you getting in the rear suspension? i have ttx2 in the rear, and it's kicking my ass
 
jarelj said:
Unless you have all of the specific suspension tools to rebuild a rear shock, you can't install the gold valve kit yourself. Most people should never try to disassemble a rear shock, it's an advanced maintenance project that is best left to the pros with the right tools.
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Totally. Its probably and option for shops that do shock service. Id just have them do it.

Where are the ohlins shocks for a grand? Link plz.
 
JeffD said:
This was discussed in an earlier thread:

http://ducati1199.com/ducati-1199/18112-another-suspension-option.html

Another name to throw in the ring for stock suspension component rebuilding is RG3 Suspension:

RG3 Suspension - Street Revalve

User Kx450fsm was deciding between them and Race Tech to re-do his OEM suspension. RG3 quoted $880 for both shock and fork revalve and respring. Race Tech was $1270.66 for same with their parts. Merits of both were discussed in above thread.
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Well damn there ya go.
 
Well if you're looking for options and you don't already have a local suspension shop you work with, there's also a Ducati racing/suspension shop that is both an Ohlins Service Center as well as a Race-Tech authorized center who can get you any of these products as well as do the rebuild/revalve on any Ducati suspension. This shop is one of the only ones in the country with the actual Ohlins vacuum bleeding machine for servicing TTX components correctly (it's $3500, which is why virtually no one has one), and has all of the tools to do the work on any suspension on a Ducati. This shop also builds a lot of Ducati race/track bikes and has a lot of experience with what suspension setups actually work on a Ducati in practice, not just in theory. And I happen to know if you ever see any product they sell listed for a lower price by another authorized dealer, they'll match that price! Now if you only knew how to contact someone at that shop you'd be in business! Ha ha!:D:D:D:D:D

BUT - I would highly encourage, if you have the option to have a competent LOCAL shop do the work who can actually have the bike in their hands, and set it up with you on it, that's always the best option.
 
jyli19, the sag is correct still at 40mm front, 30mm rear. The Tri has the identical stiff damping as the S model. According to the AMA Superbike team director (works closely and constantly with Ohlins) who did my work, they are set up extremely stiff for liability reasons. They have no idea how heavy a rider and passenger might be on the bike (up to the load limits, but that doesn't eliminate all liability for Ducati), and they have to insure the suspension does not reach the stops causing a potential loss of control. Hence the insane compression and spring rate specs.
 
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Halo2 said:
Just wondering when does the rear shock need replacing oil and nitrogen?

Can't find anything in the maintenance schedule.
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General rule of thumb on a street bike is 36 months or 15000 miles. For track use, we say annually. Never hurts to do it more often, by the time you notice a decrease in ride quality the oil is probably already water.
 

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