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Offline Dukedesmo

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Re: Ohlins advice
« Reply #30 on: May 22, 2026, 09:05:55 AM »
Nice, you know it makes sense.    :thumb:
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Re: Ohlins advice
« Reply #31 on: May 22, 2026, 12:27:29 PM »
Nice, you know it makes sense.    :thumb:
It was going to be one of three options.
#1
Have the current Nitron rebuilt, with the consequent uncertainty as to whether the people have done it right or short cut me. Around $600
#2
Go the new Nitron which is a better unit than the one that I wore out (apparently…)  :rolleyes:
Around $1,400
#3
Do the Ohlins and carry the notion that I have not made any compromises on quality, but also completely satisfy the “I wants..”
Around #1,700
(Oh…and it’s a really nice gold colour..)  :drool: :rolleyes:

I did put one on the V85 and it’s sensational and I reckon it looks good against the red..

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Re: Ohlins advice
« Reply #32 on: May 24, 2026, 09:28:43 PM »
I have one on the back of a KLR.

Superb.

Spendy, but worth every nickel.

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Re: Ohlins advice
« Reply #33 on: Today at 07:53:05 AM »
I have one on the back of a KLR.

Superb.

Spendy, but worth every nickel.

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Yeah.
Very supple and compliant aren’t they ?

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Re: Ohlins advice
« Reply #34 on: Today at 11:58:17 AM »
Oh, yeah - very supple indeed.

When I first installed the altered suspension, I went straightaway to
a notoriously bumpy local railroad crossing. Went over it at about
45MPH and felt - nothing. Wha - ?! So, I turned around and went over
 it at 60MPH or so. Smooth as a baby's bottom. 65MPH? Same.

My big 1400 Cali is very comfy, but the suspension on it feels like it
belongs on a dump truck after riding the KLR. Objectively, it's not
really that bad, but it could use some improvement. It's a lot of work
and money, and isn't worth it to me right now. Time will tell.

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