Ohlins fork install.

[murphc13]

Hello all.Im just installing a set Ohlins forks.They are however 15mm taller/longer than stock.
The top stock forks are supposed to be 5mm above the top of the top triple per the service manual.
If Ohlins forks are gonna be installed with the same front ride height then the Ohlins would need to be 5+15=20mm above the top triples.
Or is it a case that the Ohlins forks just will raise the front end?
The problem I’m having is the gap between top plate and top triple is quite big.
I’m not sure which option to take.
Any help from someone that’s done this?

 

[murphc13]

 

[Dopey]

Hello all.Im just installing a set Ohlins forks.They are however 15mm taller/longer than stock.
The top stock forks are supposed to be 5mm above the top of the top triple per the service manual.
If Ohlins forks are gonna be installed with the same front ride height then the Ohlins would need to be 5+15=20mm above the top triples.
Or is it a case that the Ohlins forks just will raise the front end?
The problem I’m having is the gap between top plate and top triple is quite big.
I’m not sure which option to take.
Any help from someone that’s done this?

@fallenarch has ohlins and @Dai. I believe does too they may be able to chime in.

 

[fallenarch]

When I ordered mine I asked them to be set to stock ride height. Fit perfect and matched up to stock forks. I would try just raising the front a bit to make it work.

You really should have them adjusted by an ohlins tech, makes a big difference

 

[murphc13]

When I ordered mine I asked them to be set to stock ride height. Fit perfect and matched up to stock forks. I would try just raising the front a bit to make it work.

You really should have them adjusted by an ohlins tech, makes a big difference

How did they match the forks to stock?
They’re 15mm longer.
Did he cut the Ohlins down or something?
If I raise the front by 14/15mm I’d imagine it’ll upset the bike a bit.

 

[michael parris heuberger]

How did they match the forks to stock?
They’re 15mm longer.
Did he cut the Ohlins down or something?
If I raise the front by 14/15mm I’d imagine it’ll upset the bike a bit.

Hi If you want to keep the stock ride height you need a different top tree and a set of 50mm clipons and install the forks at 20mm above the top tree.

 

[ItsDooomz]

You don't need clipons, just get an aftermarket top clamp.

 

[murphc13]

Hi If you want to keep the stock ride height you need a different top tree and a set of 50mm clipons and install the forks at 20mm above the top tree.

Thanks for the reply.Makes sense.

 

[murphc13]

You don't need clipons, just get an aftermarket top clamp.

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Thanks for the reply.Any good source for Busa top clamps?

 

[fallenarch]

How did they match the forks to stock?
They’re 15mm longer.
Did he cut the Ohlins down or something?
If I raise the front by 14/15mm I’d imagine it’ll upset the bike a bit.

They matched when I got them from Ohlins? Are yours new or used?

 

[fallenarch]

I was thinking if you set them as high as you can in the stock clamps you might only need to make up 7-8 mm. That might work. If not either get a different tripple clamp or send back to seller for correct length.

 

[murphc13]

They matched when I got them from Ohlins? Are yours new or used?

They’re new.
I don’t understand what you mean by matched?
Do you mean the same length as stock forks?

 

[fallenarch]

Yes same length.

 

[murphc13]

I was thinking if you set them as high as you can in the stock clamps you might only need to make up 7-8 mm. That might work. If not either get a different tripple clamp or send back to seller for correct length.

Ya I’ll try adjusting them tomorrow.
I’ll let the seller know.

 

[murphc13]

I e been looking up Brocks and Schnitz top triples also.
I’ve read that with the Schnitz installed your levers won’t have fairing contact issues but not the same can be said about brocks apparently.
Is this true?
Also where can the Schnitz be purchased?

 

[fallenarch]

I don't know about either I have OEM. Schintz has a website.

 

[Dai.]

@fallenarch has ohlins and @Dai. I believe does too they may be able to chime in.

I'm running an ABM comfort kit which is one top plate unlike the oem setup but my Ohlins are the same as oem forks.

OP - Get an aftermarket triple clamp and work from there.

 

[fallenarch]

This is all I have on it in my install post. I remember measuring them and they were very close, within a mm or 2.

 

[ZeePopo]

This is all I have on it in my install post. I remember measuring them and they were very close, within a mm or 2.

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Ah hydraulic preload. I have a love/hate relationship with them lol. Had to rebuild mine recently. Hard to bleed em depending on the brand. Elkas was a particularly um..... enlightening experience. Still I wouldn't ride without one. Being able to adjust sag to ride conditions is quite helpful.

 

[fallenarch]

Yes, very useful. Even better is my BMW that electronically adjusts sag when the key is turned on!