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Ohlins Forks fit question

Started by vw151, May 08, 2012, 11:12:13 AM

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dlearl476

Quote from: vw151 on May 10, 2012, 09:57:28 AMMaybe I should have stated originally.  I already have fully adjustable Showas with TiN coated Sliders and I also have a forged marchesini wheel that I'd like to keep on the bike.   I have just always wanted the S4Rs front end with the ohlins forks and the radial brakes.    

I'm just weighing all my options here and there is a lot of good information.   I've also considered going the superbike fork route as I could get ohlins with radial brembos that way too.
FWIW, I updated my '99 Showas to SBK spec in order to mount some Alpina wire wheels I got a smoking deal on. The folks at Ohlins installed their cartridges, set for my weight and riding style (Fat, old-guy plush IIRC) for around $600. According to them, the cartridges in the Showas we're 90% the fork for 25% of the money and, in most cases, better for street riding than the Ohlins forks, which were designed for 9/10ths street riding and track days.

YMMV

They even put nice Ohlins stickers on for me.

paratrooper

You wouldn't happen to have any other Fogarty Monster parts would ya?