Ohlins Vs Penske Shocks
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trekfuel
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No experience myself... but an older chap suggested these.... he had better luck with them then olin. Much easier to dial in. lower msrp
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trekfuel
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seems a shame to hide something so pretty under the bike
Ya.. they are a good looking piece
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Not trying to jack your thread.....but while you mention it, is Ohlins the only ones who do internal rebuilds on the Busa forks? I read that someone else did but when I contacted them about it they were oblivious to it even though the magazine article mentioned them by name, address, phone and web address.Anyone here have experience with either shock company with their Busa. And if so, what shock did you get and what were your results.
Also while I'am at it, anyone use Lindermann or Olins front Fork internals. Same question, results and their differences.
Thanks
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I don't have any experience with either but I did just order a set of Traxxion Dynamics AK-20 cartridges and a Penske shock combo. They have a deal going on for the pair. Depending on what shock you request the price goes up or down. I did the canyon carver set up that being the AK-20 and a 8983 Penske. It was discounted about 500.00 off regular price. It actually came to 1600.00 installed to my door. I'll report back when it arrives.
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post links please... figure if you went to all that trouble to find pretty picture... you should past the link too...
link was there from the get go....
mine anyway
For street and occasional track day use, any of the aftermarket goodies will work fine.
However, generally speaking you get what you pay for. If the units are cheap you can pretty much gather you are not getting the premo goods.
We have run both Penski and Ohlins. If you can afford the extra cost, you can't go wrong and won't be disappointed with Ohlins. For everyday use, you will probably notice little difference.
However, generally speaking you get what you pay for. If the units are cheap you can pretty much gather you are not getting the premo goods.
We have run both Penski and Ohlins. If you can afford the extra cost, you can't go wrong and won't be disappointed with Ohlins. For everyday use, you will probably notice little difference.
I just sent one out for a 08 Busa a few days ago.
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Fun to take pics of it. Like a piece of artwork. 
Buy Now: Suzuki Öhlins Shocks for Suzuki Motorcycles | Pashnit Moto
Fun to take pics of it.
Like a piece of artwork. 
I have Ohlins shock and Ohlins internals in the forks. Haven't been on the track with the forks yet, but they perform very well on the street. Adding the hydraulic preload adjuster on the shock is a must in my opinion. Plan on spending $2,500-$3,000 to do front and rear with Ohlins, and that's if you find some deals and rebuild the stock forks.
I've seen where the Ohlins S46-C1 shock cost $1,207 and the internals run around $730.
Just wondering about the difference between the Penske and Ohlins in high speed ROAD conditions. Not, track where the pavement is smooooooooooooooooooth and flat. I'am getting at times where my suspention is getting over whelmed with uneven and undulating pavement
Just wondering about the difference between the Penske and Ohlins in high speed ROAD conditions. Not, track where the pavement is smooooooooooooooooooth and flat. I'am getting at times where my suspention is getting over whelmed with uneven and undulating pavement
turbobusa2000
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I've seen where the Ohlins S46-C1 shock cost $1,207 and the internals run around $730.
Just wondering about the difference between the Penske and Ohlins in high speed ROAD conditions. Not, track where the pavement is smooooooooooooooooooth and flat. I'am getting at times where my suspention is getting over whelmed with uneven and undulating pavement
How many miles are on you bike? Maybe a good rebuild would suite you better.
I ended up with the Penske 8987 series. I liked the fact that there were more than a few different piston designs that could be selected along with the apporpriate shims. Peske is also on the cutting edge with suspension tech and the new regressive valve. 
For any tech heads: http://www.penskeshocks.com/files/racecar.pdf
For any tech heads: http://www.penskeshocks.com/files/racecar.pdf
