| Author | Message | ||
     Yohinan |
Well I know you cant buy the forks/damper for the XBRR until Buell finishes production runs of the RR. However, I would assume since these are being made by Ohlin's you could buy them from a reseller of Ohlins products. I have run into issues with Ohlins resellers not knowing anything about the products they carry. Anyone know of a reseller of Ohlin's parts that is competent and would know part numbers ( or can get them ) for the forks and damper? I know these can be bought because I remember seeing the forks being sold about 6 months to a year ago on a website ( cant remember that site now though ). I believe they were for a 9 but if memory serves me correctly there is no difference between the 9 and the 12 just differences in the heights of the different models. Anyone have a clue? Thanks | ||
| M1combat |
As I recall you can get them through Ohlin's. As far as a dealer that would know what springs/valves etc... Got me... | ||
| Yohinan |
Problem is Ohlins' is based out of Sweden. I dont know if they speak English there or not. Anyone smarter than me know if they do? The US dealers dont seem to have a clue. Also if you have a phone number that would be great also. | ||
| Glitch |
Go to the Olins website and look up your bike. I found it in less than 5 minutes on dial up. I tried to post the link but it didn't work for some reason. | ||
| Yohinan |
ok. found it. want to shoot me now or later? sorry for the misuse of space. only see the rear shock part number though. no forks or damper part numbers. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Ohlins lists the front fork as model: FG 334 will fit 2004 and 2005 models They have a steering damper, Model 2003 that will work as a side mount on a Buell, but they do not have the mounting kit. I made my own.  I don't know what they mounted on the RR. Possibly a short throw model with special mounting hardware would be my guess. The US distributor's agent seemed unfamiliar with the Ohlins product line, when I last communicated with him. The email addy of the factory is : info@ohlins.com. And yes , they do speak perfectly good English. That being said, I might add that unless you are a professional racer, one might do better by having a suspension professional provide racing springs and revalve the shocks. Ideally, this upgrade would be done by a professional who visits the tracks where you do track days. I had mine done by Trackside Engineering, and both ends cost a lot less than one new Ohlins shock. (Message edited by gentleman_jon on May 08, 2006) | ||
| Rocketman |
Most Swede's speak good English. I doubt Ohlins would \ could sell XBRR specific forks (if they indeed are). As is usual with such matters, Buell would have dabs on retailing them, not Ohlins. Just an educated guess. Rocket | ||
| Stealthxb |
Here is the damper on the XBRR  | ||
| Yohinan |
That's the damper. Now I just need a part number. Gonna check those fork part numbers to make sure they will work also. Wrecks suck! But then again they provide the opportunities that I could not get this stuff without. I love upgrading! |
