Tyres, Brakes and Suspension » Öhlins rear suspension

Thinking about switching out my ESA shock for the Öhlins. Does anyone have it? Reviews?

It’s be going on a 2018 R1200RS. I don’t really like how big and bulky that setup is nor the color. I don’t use the adjustable function of the ESA and I never ride two up.

Thanks! I've inquired about the Wilber's nightline shock. I really like the look and the fact that I can get a +20mm ride height. I'm 6'5" so any little bit of leg room helps!

The thing that draws me to the Ohlins is that it is gold and my forks are gold. It will match. If the performance is equal then it comes down to color for me. Obviously this is not a race bike but I think Ohlins took that into account when they made their shock for this bike.

Thanks to that link you shared because it lead me to the manufacturer of the blanking plug to not throw a code for the ESA error when I unplug it.

Ohlins standard colour is gold. Personally I'd go for the better shock taking into account use and cost, even if it was pink :)

+20mm ride height is not going to affect the seat to peg distance, so on its own, it won't give you more leg room. But it might make for a nervous front end. Would it be better if you could try +10 first?

You're right, that geometry won't change. Just the distance to the ground. I really don't think 20mm is enough to make it too twitchy. IMO it needs a lot more twitchy for my liking.

They have very neutral steering as standard but I agree they certainly aren't fast steering but they aren't meant to be a sportsbike.

Personally, I really like the neutral dynamics but if it could keep those whilst shedding 30Kg and gaining 30bhp then that would close to ideal for me

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They have very neutral steering as standard but I agree they certainly aren't fast steering but they aren't meant to be a sportsbike.

Personally, I really like the neutral dynamics but if it could keep those whilst shedding 30Kg and gaining 30bhp then that would close to ideal for me

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Personally, I really like the neutral dynamics but if it could keep those whilst shedding 30Kg and gaining 30bhp then that would close to ideal for me

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They have very neutral steering as standard but I agree they certainly aren't fast steering but they aren't meant to be a sportsbike.

Personally, I really like the neutral dynamics but if it could keep those whilst shedding 30Kg and gaining 30bhp then that would close to ideal for me

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Diet not going well then?

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Personally, I really like the neutral dynamics but if it could keep those whilst shedding 30Kg and gaining 30bhp then that would close to ideal for me

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Start saving for a Panigale V4 then

Nah





V4 Factory Tuono though

Cheers

Paul B.

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I got a quote for the Ohlins and it's so much less expensive to buy from Europe than the US but shipping takes forever. If Ohlins had the option +20mm ride height I'd snatch it up. Or if Wilber's came in gold to match my front fork I'd get that. So I'm still in analysis paralysis.

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So I'm still in analysis paralysis.

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Have the spring re-powder coated?

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I got a quote for the Ohlins and it's so much less expensive to buy from Europe than the US but shipping takes forever. If Ohlins had the option +20mm ride height I'd snatch it up. Or if Wilber's came in gold to match my front fork I'd get that. So I'm still in analysis paralysis.

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