BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted June 21, 2011 10:41 AM
New Ohlins Shock
With 22K miles and the ass end moving all over the place at only 90 mph I thought it was time to order a new rear shock. I just ordered an Ohlins KA544 rear shock from Kyle Racing. In less than 30 minutes I received a phone call confirming my order and informing me that my shock whould be sprung for me by Ohlins in NC today and likey shipped today as well. I should have shock in hand before the end of the week. I will post photos when It arrives...Cant Wait!!!
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zxbob
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posted June 21, 2011 02:57 PM
Dans a great guy !
He set up the Ohlins front end for my 14.
Bob
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posted June 21, 2011 07:16 PM
SWeeeeeeeeeet! I am getting ready to replace my worn out boinger with something that actually works and can deal with the extra weight of two-up touring with luggage.
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zixxer14
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posted June 21, 2011 09:44 PM
You'll love the Ohlins, I have them on my 1100S & they totally transformed the handling, total control, no bottoming out & more adjustment than you will ever need. Ask Ohlins for a baseline set up as it's really time consuming setting it up without a baseline to start with because of it's huge adjustment range. One or two clicks make a noticable difference unlke the stockers.
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BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted June 24, 2011 08:42 AM
Shock in the Box...
I'll try to install this today...
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posted June 24, 2011 12:32 PM
****droooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool****
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BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted June 24, 2011 08:02 PM
Kinda hard to show the installed shock but here is the compression damping remote reservoir and hydraulic spring preload...
I cant believe the difference in the ride. Not quite dialed in yet.
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DogoZX
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posted June 25, 2011 07:17 AM
Sex on wheels... ain't it?
You gonna do the forks too?
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-BICEP-
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posted June 27, 2011 08:59 PM
Where you get of these Ohlins rear shocks and how much?
I'm 265....will this help keep the back end a little higher for me....especially taking one of my kidz with me? I think I need this!?!?
Looks sharp also!!! Do they come in blue or just the one color?
Rick
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heraser
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posted June 28, 2011 02:38 PM
I'm 275 with a blue 07 ZX14 with the Ohlins shock. It is set for your weight/riding style. It will raise the rear about 1 inch. Amazing difference! I suggest doing the front forks as well. I went with the racetec gold in front. Ivan's performance in Congers NY did the work for me. Good price/good work. I see you are in Canada so not sure how that will work for you.
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epd345
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posted June 28, 2011 04:41 PM
Theres some "gold" I would not mind having on my bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lou D
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posted June 28, 2011 05:09 PM
BEAUTIFUL
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BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted June 29, 2011 08:14 PM
 Edited By: BIG BLUE_ZX14 on 30 Jun 2011 04:17
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Sex on wheels... ain't it?
You gonna do the forks too?
I have to do something with the front as I now notice an inequity between the front and rear. Rebuild with "gold valve" & custom springs is around $700...Ohlins forks $2100 plus and there are several options in the middle cost wise. Still rsearching my options...
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heraser
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posted June 29, 2011 10:27 PM
Yes, it isn't cheap, but once it's done you'll never look back. It will make you much more comfortable straight line and through the turns for sure. It's like having a new bike. 
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DogoZX
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posted June 29, 2011 10:46 PM
Can't go wrong with RaceTech either... but I was offered a package price of around $3k for forks and shock and sometimes you gotta spoil yourself.
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-BICEP-
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posted June 30, 2011 05:17 AM
Where do you buy this shock....link(s)? How much?
Rick
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zx14dreamin
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posted June 30, 2011 08:04 AM
I wish they would make them in black or some other color than gold, I don't understand the gold....
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posted June 30, 2011 02:56 PM
Just corporate colors....instant brand recognition. If you don't like the gold, buy something else, there are other options out there. Penske, Works, Wilbers, Progressive, Nitron, Bitubo, etc...
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BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted June 30, 2011 03:19 PM
quote:
Where do you buy this shock....link(s)? How much?
Rick
Its in the OP: Kyle Racing.
Just over a grand shipped
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DogoZX
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posted June 30, 2011 08:39 PM
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I wish they would make them in black or some other color than gold, I don't understand the gold....
$400 option on twin piggys:
http://www.ohlinsusa.com/us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=180%3Aoehlins-back-in-black&catid=1%3Alatest-news&Itemid=1
They did the forks and shock for a guy on 10r.net too... but I don't know what they charged him... couldn't have been cheap. NOTHING from Ohlins is. My brackets for the 10r front fender were $75... EACH!
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zx14dreamin
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posted July 01, 2011 06:16 AM
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I wish they would make them in black or some other color than gold, I don't understand the gold....
$400 option on twin piggys:
http://www.ohlinsusa.com/us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=180%3Aoehlins-back-in-black&catid=1%3Alatest-news&Itemid=1
They did the forks and shock for a guy on 10r.net too... but I don't know what they charged him... couldn't have been cheap. NOTHING from Ohlins is. My brackets for the 10r front fender were $75... EACH!
Thats cool, to bad its 400, and yes I would want the forks black as well, Gold just would not look good on my bike, .....but wow the extra cost is nuts.
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