forks

I've had the sag checked on my front forks and it seems right but my tech noted how 'springy' the forks were. I've wound off the pre-load (turning the large nut on the top of the forks clockwise by about. 8 full turns). I've used DES to firm up the front further. After all this I still find...

If you have a base model looking to swap to Ohlins fork tubes, here you go. Price: $2,878 Ohlins Superbike Forks FGRT 200 Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012 from SportbikeTrackGear.com

Has anyone installed gas charged forks and new triples on their 1199? Any help would be appreciated.

Barry Wressell from GP Suspension was at the motorcycle show in Seattle and had an 1199 setup with Penske suspension - rear shock and front fork cartridges. Pics below:

I took my bike in to get the suspension dialed in to weight, and when they were trying to set it up, the front forks would not respond when the allen fitting was turned at the top of the fork. they turned the socket fitting 4 turns to the right, but i didnt see how many times they turned the...

During the install of my Ohlins NIX30 fork cartridges today, we made an interesting discovery: The fork travel on the Marzocchi forks has a 33mm gap of unused fork tube at the bottom. I was using a zip-tie on my fork leg to assess how much travel I was using under hard braking, and just assumed...

Went to the track yesterday, took the bike out of the trailor only to find out that there was no more damping in my forks, only springs. Turned all adjustments to full closed with no effect. Took the bike to the dealer this morning. Any ideas of what could be going on?

Just wondering.... What people have thought of the Marzocchi forks on the base model. On road and track. I should be getting my base model ABS in the next few weeks.:) I have already ditched the rear Sachs shock for the Ohlins shock. Clint.

So I just came op on the 600 mile break in service on my new base 1199 and discovered a few days ago that the front left fork was leaking badly. Has anyone had any experience with this? I know broken seals are common -but after three ducs I've never seen one so early on in a bikes life...

So I just came op on the 600 mile break in service on my new base 1199 and discovered a few days ago that the front left fork was leaking badly.:eek: Has anyone had any experience with this? I know broken seals are common -but after three ducs I've never seen one so early on in a bikes...