Ohlins advice

[Huzo]

Nice, you know it makes sense.   

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…) 
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..) 

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

[Stretch]

I have one on the back of a KLR.

Superb.

Spendy, but worth every nickel.

                                     -Stretch

[Huzo]

I have one on the back of a KLR.

Superb.

Spendy, but worth every nickel.

                                     -Stretch

Yeah.
Very supple and compliant aren’t they ?

[Stretch]

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.

                                              -Stretch

[Huzo]

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.

                                              -Stretch

Yep.
I find on my V85 that I take (almost) no notice of upcoming irregularities in the road surface, I have inherent confidence that the rear will cope with any foreseeable roughness with consummate ease.
It is only a motorcycle shock after all, but I cannot fault anything about it and well…
It looks nice. 👍

[PJPR01]

Ultimately it looks like the Ohlins is similar in price to the Wilbers...

Is the Ohlins actually tailored to your weight as the Wilbers is customized...

Gold always looks good...no doubt!!

[Huzo]

Ultimately it looks like the Ohlins is similar in price to the Wilbers...

Is the Ohlins actually tailored to your weight as the Wilbers is customized...

Gold always looks good...no doubt!!

The one I bought was specified for the Norge, Paul. My weight is 90 kg, so that’s near enough given that there’ll be gear loaded at various times.
I’m kind of keen to start racking up some more kilometres on it.
I have a target of 300,000 but time will tell I guess. I have retired it from Europe tripping, so there won’t be the rapid escalation of totals.
Australia is as big as continental Europe though (discounting Russia), so it’s entirely possible I can get there.
Those injectors are fantastic I might add and if you do take your bike to Europe in a couple of years, it might be fun to meet you at Heathrow ?
What bike would you take…?

[PJPR01]

That's great to here Peter!

It would definitely be the Norge...fits like a glove and with only 100K kilometers on the clock, it has a lot of life left in it...just took it out yesterday for a nice spin.  The Griso is a very close contender, but with the top case on the Norge and the panniers, it would be a better choice.  Glad to hear the injectors have worked well!

Will be in Mandello in a couple of weeks for a nice few days as part of a longer Italian trip, will have some fun chatting with the folks at Agostini's...I wonder if they could find me a nice Silver 2008 Norge they could lend me for a 1/2 day while I'm there with the family to at least ride a bit.

If I do make it there...will be sure to arrange a rendezvous!

Cheers!