Question About Ohlins Side-mount Damper

Ivan · May 06, 2009, 05:10:58 PM

For those that have the subject damper....

Any issues with the mounting bracket damaging the powder coat on the frame?

Maybe I'm over-thinking this, but I'm worried about the possibility of the finish getting damaged, allowing the frame to rust.

b. · May 06, 2009, 06:40:15 PM

I've had mine mounted for about 3 years now and recently removed it to clean...happy to find no rust or even marring on the frame.

It's been through lots of rain storms in Seattle, sun in San Diego and now frequent commutes out to the coast where I work in The Bay Area.

sfarchie · May 06, 2009, 09:11:56 PM

I was worried about the samething. I sent an email to Kyle Racing since they have one for my bike. They wrote back stating it won't scratch up the frame or Ohlin forks.

abby normal · May 07, 2009, 07:11:03 AM

5 years (2004 S4R) ... no problems here.

Munch · May 07, 2009, 09:42:06 AM

Small piece of clear 3m will ensure nothing happens...

I grab some scraps from a local installer.

junior varsity · May 07, 2009, 06:01:42 PM

you won't have a problem. besides, if there WAS any cosmetic damage, you wouldn't be able to see it, because the damper would be covering it.

Ivan · May 08, 2009, 01:46:43 PM

Thanks for the feedback.

They don't list a P/N specifically for the S2R1000. I assume that the damper kit for the S2R or S4R will fit (P/N: SD154 at Hardracing.com), can anyone confirm this?

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Question About Ohlins Side-mount Damper

Ivan

b.

sfarchie

abby normal

Munch

junior varsity

Ivan