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Title: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: John Orchard on June 23, 2013, 09:12:50 pm
Where is the best place to send Ohlins twin shocks to get serviced and/or valving changed?
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Davey Crocket on June 23, 2013, 10:36:43 pm
JohnnyO on her is yer man, send him a pm.
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Maicoman on June 24, 2013, 01:07:59 am
Try Sean at SOS suspension, Penrith. He does alot of work for Sydney based VMX guys, does Ballards Maico's the list goes on. He is also able to do early Yammy monoshocks which the others don't do. Give him a call great guy.
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: bigk on June 24, 2013, 08:11:34 am
They are easy. We do them all the time & generally have the parts in stock.
K
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Stevo17 on June 24, 2013, 11:34:57 am
You can try Frank Pons at Biketek in campbelltown
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Post by: NR555 on June 25, 2013, 02:54:11 pm
www.krooztune.com
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Husabergpete on June 25, 2013, 07:00:37 pm
My Husky CR 125 1981 Ohlins were re built and re valved by Sean from SOS Penrith Sydney.

Sean has also done work for Dean Burt and Sean Hardman - both fast and fussy.

Not like me.

Pete
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Ted on June 25, 2013, 07:10:48 pm
Sean....fussy, articulate, fastidious. I must have him confused with someone else. :o :o
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Paul552 on June 25, 2013, 07:45:15 pm
Sean
Did my YZ Mono shock and forks.

Shock is great but my forks bottom hard I think I should have used 250 forks like what was recommended on this forum.

Learnt that the hard way :)
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: JohnnyO on June 25, 2013, 08:12:57 pm
Quote from: Paul552 on June 25, 2013, 07:45:15 pm
Sean
Did my YZ Mono shock and forks.

Shock is great but my forks bottom hard I think I should have used 250 forks like what was recommended on this forum.

Learnt that the hard way :)

Increase the oil volume in the forks and ad a few pounds of air or go to harder springs... Simple
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Paul552 on June 25, 2013, 08:15:04 pm
Quote from: JohnnyO on June 25, 2013, 08:12:57 pm
Quote from: Paul552 on June 25, 2013, 07:45:15 pm
Sean
Did my YZ Mono shock and forks.

Shock is great but my forks bottom hard I think I should have used 250 forks like what was recommended on this forum.

Learnt that the hard way :)

Increase the oil volume in the forks and ad a few pounds of air or go to harder springs... Simple

Going to try adding a bit more oil
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: JohnnyO on June 25, 2013, 08:18:00 pm
Try 120mm from the top with forks bottomed and springs out
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Ted on June 25, 2013, 08:24:36 pm
What spring rate is in the fork Paul
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Paul552 on June 25, 2013, 08:34:52 pm
Not sure

I have got to call Sean

Spring rate seems ok I reckon they need more oil.

In theory the last 30% of travel the spring is not relavent only oil/pressure.
At least that's how it is on a modern??

Not sure on the old one???? But I assume it works the same???

It has emulators fitted as well??

Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Tim754 on June 25, 2013, 10:18:53 pm
Your local Yamaha dealer? Don't Yamaha still have a large interest in * Ohlins?

* like own them..
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: JohnnyO on June 25, 2013, 10:22:56 pm
Quote from: Tim754 on June 25, 2013, 10:18:53 pm
Your local Yamaha dealer? Don't Yamaha still have a large interest in * Ohlins?

* like own them..
Yamaha dealers don't have any Ohlins servicing equipment or parts in stock, they run as 2 totally separate companies.
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Davey Crocket on June 25, 2013, 10:59:30 pm
I have a funny feeling Yamaha sold Ohlins back to the original guy a few years ago.
Title: Re: Where to get Ohlins shocks worked on?
Post by: Tim754 on June 25, 2013, 11:22:01 pm
To answer my own question/answer ;)


Öhlins
Industry    Automotive industry
Founded    1976
Founder(s)    Kenth Öhlin
Headquarters    Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Products    Suspension components
Website    www.ohlins.com

Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV use. It is based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden. The company also produces other types of motorcycle components, including steering dampers and a two-wheel drive system.
Öhlins Rear Monoshock

The company was founded by Kenth Öhlin in 1976. In 1987, Yamaha Motor Company became the majority-owner of Öhlins Racing AB, with Öhlins continuing to operate as an independent company within the business group. In December 2007, Öhlins reclaimed a 95% share of the company back from Yamaha.

There are six design departments at Öhlins, with a total of more than 50 engineers, each specializing in a particular field. Öhlins research center in Jönköping, Sweden (with over 20 employees in 2013) is responsible for the development of the Öhlins Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension (CES) system.