Ohlins shock fitment

[simanio872]

Hi guys,
Been wanting to do some suspension upgrades for a while and think I've decided on an Ohlins shock for the rear. The only one I've found is this one Hypersport TTX 36 Shock (SU 026) | Öhlins USA which states it only fits 2008-2012. I have a 2018 but have been told that shock would fit my bike. I was hoping one of you guys could confirm that for me before i dump a bunch of money on it
Also on a side note anybody tried the ohlins forks and a set of re-sprung and valved stock forks? Been debating the massive price difference....
Thanks!

 

[GoldenChild]

Contact M2 Shocks, talk to marcus mcbain. tell him cloud nine motorsports sent you...

 

[Dopey]

Hi guys,
Been wanting to do some suspension upgrades for a while and think I've decided on an Ohlins shock for the rear. The only one I've found is this one Hypersport TTX 36 Shock (SU 026) | Öhlins USA which states it only fits 2008-2012. I have a 2018 but have been told that shock would fit my bike. I was hoping one of you guys could confirm that for me before i dump a bunch of money on it
Also on a side note anybody tried the ohlins forks and a set of re-sprung and valved stock forks? Been debating the massive price difference....
Thanks!

@fallenarch and a couple others around here have the ohlins forks, check out @fallenarch 10 year freshen up thread he's got ohlins all over. I will one day have them fitted to my busa but not anytime soon unfortunately.

 

[simanio872]

Contact M2 Shocks, talk to marcus mcbain. tell him cloud nine motorsports sent you...

Ill send them a message, thanks for the recommendation! By the way cool to see another washingtonian, I'm over in tri cities

 

[simanio872]

@fallenarch and a couple others around here have the ohlins forks, check out @fallenarch 10 year freshen up thread he's got ohlins all over. I will one day have them fitted to my busa but not anytime soon unfortunately.

Ill check it out thanks man!

 

[GoldenChild]

Ill send them a message, thanks for the recommendation! By the way cool to see another washingtonian, I'm over in tri cities

Your welcome. I'm a North Carolinian now. I enjoyed my time there though

 

[GIXERHP]

Traxxion Dynamics AK 20 front cartridges with there Omni springs
And a Penske double or triple clicker rear shock
Way cheaper

 

[ZeePopo]

Yes it will work.

 

[fallenarch]

Hi guys,
Been wanting to do some suspension upgrades for a while and think I've decided on an Ohlins shock for the rear. The only one I've found is this one Hypersport TTX 36 Shock (SU 026) | Öhlins USA which states it only fits 2008-2012. I have a 2018 but have been told that shock would fit my bike. I was hoping one of you guys could confirm that for me before i dump a bunch of money on it
Also on a side note anybody tried the ohlins forks and a set of re-sprung and valved stock forks? Been debating the massive price difference....
Thanks!

You'll get varied opinions on this. The problem is it's a very subjective issue as long as you don't tax the suspension riding fast. Speed up a little and it's not so objective. But here is the deal, a complete system designed for your application that is going to work best, provided you can afford it. And lets face it, they look trick too! I have experience with RaceTech and some cartridge type fork upgrades and they do improve OEM suspension significantly. I haven't tried other full system options (forks and shocks) to Ohlins but I would expect similar results.

My bike is a 2009 and I didn't have any problems with fitment, here are some specifics (sorry for repost, couldn't find the original thread:

 

[c10]

Nice share Willie !

I have a 2014 , and of course Penske listed to 2012 . It fits , and a FYI a gen 1 or gen 2 shock swap out but spring rate , and length are a slight difference .
Many sites do not update fitments like they should . If the bird was still at the top of the field in relevance
the fitment would be listed

 

[simanio872]

You'll get varied opinions on this. The problem is it's a very subjective issue as long as you don't tax the suspension riding fast. Speed up a little and it's not so objective. But here is the deal, a complete system designed for your application that is going to work best, provided you can afford it. And lets face it, they look trick too! I have experience with RaceTech and some cartridge type fork upgrades and they do improve OEM suspension significantly. I haven't tried other full system options (forks and shocks) to Ohlins but I would expect similar results.

My bike is a 2009 and I didn't have any problems with fitment, here are some specifics (sorry for repost, couldn't find the original thread:

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Thanks for all the info man! Starting to consider taking the plunge for ohlins forks...

 

[simanio872]

Nice share Willie !

I have a 2014 , and of course Penske listed to 2012 . It fits , and a FYI a gen 1 or gen 2 shock swap out but spring rate , and length are a slight difference .
Many sites do not update fitments like they should . If the bird was still at the top of the field in relevance
the fitment would be listed

Thanks for the info! It does bug me that 2017 is usually the max year for fitment

 

[michael parris heuberger]

Nice share Willie !

I have a 2014 , and of course Penske listed to 2012 . It fits , and a FYI a gen 1 or gen 2 swap out but spring rate , and length are a slight difference .
Many sites do not update fitments like they should . If the bird was still at the top of the field in relevance
the fitment would be listed
[/QUOTE[Hi. Penske makes a very good shocks too. What would help any shock too would be a titanium spring like I have. Also you can get titanium mounting bolts too I use them too and titanium motor motor mount bolts. I am also getting a titanium swing arm pivot bolt that I will be getting. You could also get a titanium rear axle and axle adjuster bolts and axle nut and a front axle and titanium pinch bolts, rotor bolts and caliper bolts also carbon fiber wheels like BST or DYMAG this will the bike handle and turn better. I can not use a titanium rear axle because my bike will make to much HP.

 

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