[selltekk]

About how much is an Ohlins shock for the rear, and how much is one for the front?

[gmdboston]

Originally Posted by selltekk

About how much is an Ohlins shock for the rear, and how much is one for the front?

For what bike?

[Wishbone]

Originally Posted by gmdboston

For what bike?

for the one he rides, duh

[gmdboston]

Thanks Einstein

[Wishbone]

no prob, its what i do

[dhuze]

How many bikes use a shock up front??? There can't be more then one.

[selltekk]

My Bike is a 2004 YZF600R.

THe reason I ask, is because I am a bigger guy (6'1" 240) and I think I'm too much for the stockers.

Also, I'm a computer geek, and when it comes to mechanical stuff I have no clue. So when it comes to setting up my suspension, I'm at a loss. I'm also not sure if I've got enough experience (only been riding 3 years) to make a determination of what my suspension should feel like when it is dialed in.

[selltekk]

I just did a google search, and the only thing I could find were front springs(?) for my model but only for the 96-99 years.
Part no: 08843-01
Type: FORK SP
Fits: Yamaha YZF 600 R(1996-1999)



Also, seeing that the other rear shocks from Ohlins for other bikes start around $600, I'm not sure that it's worth it for me to put that much money into my suspension. Perhaps someone could recommend another brand of aftermarket suspension products that aren't so race oriented, since I don't ever plan on racing. I just ride for the fun of it..

[gmdboston]

So that's the YZF 600, not the R6?

[selltekk]

Right.

[Supah Dave]

You might need a 1 on 1 class with Peter (Suspension 101)...

[Doc]

Come on over and we can do the basics here. I think....

[selltekk]

Who is Peter? And Doc, Where do you live? When is good for you? If it's too much of an inconvenienceI don't want to put you out. But thanks for the offer! I'll certainly take you up on it if it's not too much trouble.

[selltekk]

Originally Posted by Doc

Come on over and we can do the basics here. I think....

If it's not too nasty tomorrow, and neither of us are wicked busy, maybe we could hook up? Let me know.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by selltekk

Who is Peter? And Doc, Where do you live? When is good for you? If it's too much of an inconvenienceI don't want to put you out. But thanks for the offer! I'll certainly take you up on it if it's not too much trouble.

Peter is "the man" for suspension. He is GMD computrack in Boston.


I live on Colchester Ave in Burlington. I am working on my race bike AGAIN tomorrow so give me a holler. I'll pm you my number.

[selltekk]

A big thanks to Doc for his hospitality and sage advice. He took the time to shoot the shit with me about bikes and such whilst putting off working on his race bike. I'm looking forward to riding this season with you.

Holler at me if you're going for a ride and I'll do the same.

[Doc]

Got the shock today Pete and Union! Bolted it in!

Thanks a bunch for the quick turn around and awesome rates!

[selltekk]

Nice! New equipment. Always a plus.

[Currently]

Are you going to turn that little thingy that makes it leak oil again?

Hey ... don't look at me that way! Dhuze made me do it! <evil grin>

[dhuze]

Originally Posted by Currently

Are you going to turn that little thingy that makes it leak oil again?

Hey ... don't look at me that way! Dhuze made me do it! <evil grin>

WOW! I am an asshole.

[smf]

Originally Posted by Currently

Are you going to turn that little thingy that makes it leak oil again?

Hey ... don't look at me that way! Dhuze made me do it! <evil grin>

he should tighten it till it strips just to be sure it's on there good

[Doc]

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