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Title: Ohlins shocks
Post by: KB171 on November 30, 2008, 01:43:58 pm
Anyone know what gas pressure to whack in a set of blue piggy backs off an 81- 82 ish husky?  ??? aint got SFA in em at the moment,
  Cheers KB171           
Title: Re: Ohlins shocks
Post by: LWC82PE on November 30, 2008, 02:20:07 pm
for the normal ohlins its around 180-200 PSI but depends on what brand bike its on. i reckon i have ITC spec, so will go find out.

well i found out XC 500 with ITC ohlins has 185PSI i would start around there.
Title: Re: Ohlins shocks
Post by: KB171 on November 30, 2008, 02:37:24 pm
I've put them on my Honda RZ 250 .bit of a stab in the dark experiment,  ::) they fit and seem to work ok with the forks,but need gassin up before i go an start bouncing off things, That should put me in the ball park,thanks mate.
Title: Re: Ohlins shocks
Post by: Maico31 on December 01, 2008, 07:25:23 pm
You'll find those ITC ohlins don't have enough shaft travel on a Honda and you won't get the same amount of rear wheel travel and they will probably be a bit stiff. Those Husky's have a higher leverage ratio than most bikes.
Title: Re: Ohlins shocks
Post by: LWC82PE on December 01, 2008, 08:26:51 pm
I should have specs for ohlins fitted to Honda CR’s. what year is the RZ? 78/79? I can tell you exactly the length they should be and the travel, valving etc. just send me a PM if your interested.
Title: Re: Ohlins shocks
Post by: KB171 on December 01, 2008, 08:42:13 pm
They are 17.5 inchs  and with springs off gets full travel i believe ,tyres about 40mm from touching the underside of the gaurd. the model number is HA0505.yes they do feel a bit stiff. I was hopeing a fresh gutfull of gas might make em a bit better  :-\  1979 RZ
Title: Re: Ohlins shocks
Post by: LWC82PE on December 01, 2008, 08:57:58 pm
yes i do have spec sheet for ohlins on 78/79 CR 250. will scan and email tomorrow if you let me know your address.
have you got or do you need a manual or parts list/diagram
Title: Re: Ohlins shocks
Post by: KB171 on December 01, 2008, 09:08:35 pm
PM sent Thanks Mate.