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Old 22-03-11, 15:21
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Originally Posted by Travelling_Light View Post
...The rear shock copes much better than the old with varying loads. That is to say that previously I would have to put some more preload on the shock to take a pillion to avoid the ship-at-sea feeling, the new Ohlins shock seems versatile enough to cope with either a pillion or single rider without the need for adjustment. This is great for short trips to town with a pillion, as changing anything on rear shocks is a pain...
For info: the Ohlins shock has an 80N/mm spring rate, whereas the OEM Sachs is 70N/mm, which is probably why it supports the extra weight better, while the better damping reduces the need for adjustment...

Glad you like it! Like you say, for the majority of people, the expense is not perhaps worth it, however, there is a significant difference if you do decide to upgrade...

Jx

ps. You should try the WP forks - huge difference!
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