OHLINS for R6

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hurro, I've just gone and purchased an Ohlins rear shock for my R6. I am told it has already been set up for an 83 kg person. I happen to also be 83 kgs on the dot.

Question is since I live in Auckland who can I go to to fit this rear shock? I know RT is the shit but he's over in NP. Suggestions ... ?

Thanks in advance.

YR64L.

[Gremlin]

If it doesn't require any setting up, any monkey that can swap shocks should do, just get someone you trust, who will do a good job. Botany Honda have fitted several ohlins shocks for Zapf.

Getting someone like RT is for the servicing of the shock, setting it up, etc. (Well, he can obviously fit them as well, but I mean the knowledge required for pulling it apart etc).

[Squiggles]

I fitted mine... not hard as long as you can support the bike while the swingarm hangs, gizz a yell if you need a hand (no stripped threads this time eh?)

[R6_kid]

Bring it round to my place bro, should be able to have it done within half an hour, but would say to allow an hour depending on how much shit needs to be removed get the old one out. Atleast I'll turn the nuts/bolts the right way :bleh:

Also have a torque wrench if you have a workshop manual with required torques for the bolts.

[Matt Bleck]

Hurro, I've just gone and purchased an Ohlins rear shock for my R6. I am told it has already been set up for an 83 kg person. I happen to also be 83 kgs on the dot.

Question is since I live in Auckland who can I go to to fit this rear shock? I know RT is the shit but he's over in NP. Suggestions ... ?

Thanks in advance.

YR64L.

you have to add the weight of your gear to Raj ie 83kgs + leathers, helmet etc, unless you've decided to start riding naked?

[Matt Bleck]

Bring it round to my place bro, should be able to have it done within half an hour, but would say to allow an hour depending on how much shit needs to be removed get the old one out. Atleast I'll turn the nuts/bolts the right way :bleh:

Also have a torque wrench if you have a workshop manual with required torques for the bolts.

Being a motoGP bike you shouldn't have take any thing off.....

[Scouse]

Do a search as RT has an offsider in Auckland

[Morcs]

woohoo i love seeing bikes hung from the ceiling :0

[Cr1MiNaL]

My bieks hung, just like me !!!

[enigma51]

Hurro, I've just gone and purchased an Ohlins rear shock for my R6. I am told it has already been set up for an 83 kg person. I happen to also be 83 kgs on the dot.

Question is since I live in Auckland who can I go to to fit this rear shock? I know RT is the shit but he's over in NP. Suggestions ... ?

Thanks in advance.

YR64L.

Just do it yourself

[enigma51]

you have to add the weight of your gear to Raj ie 83kgs + leathers, helmet etc, unless you've decided to start riding naked?

Leathers helmet boots gloves stupid white scarf .......... knee sliders

[R6_kid]

Do a search as RT has an offsider in Auckland

It's a shock swap, not rocket science.

[Patch]

It's a shock swap, not rocket science.
only if you turn the nuts the right way

[Robert Taylor]

E-mail me the spec code off the shock before you fit it. Stamped into the cylinder head ( the top casting that everything screws onto ) will be a YA prefix followed by a 4 number suffix. If you also advise what all the numbers on the spring are. I can then clarify if the springing etc is ''in the window'' for you and also e-mail you a copy of the mounting instructions, base settings and a set up manual. If you know the previous owners that may also enlighten me as to whether the setup is suitable for you.

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE WE OFFER ALL OHLINS OWNERS IRRESPECTIVE OF WHERE THEY PURCHASED THE SHOCK. THOSE THAT ARE LOOKING TO PURCHASE A USED SHOCK OFF TRADE ME ETC CAN CONTACT ME WITH THE DETAILS PRIOR TO PURCHASE SO I CAN VERIFY THAT THE UNIT IS IN FACT CORRECT FOR THE INTENDED BIKE AND IS NOT BEING MISREPRESENTED. THIS SO OFTEN HAPPENS AND I HATE PEOPLE BEING RIPPED OFF BY UNSCRUPULOUS SELLERS!!!! ( Please also be aware of people misrepresenting themselves as Ohlins specialists, I can name those who have had specific training and who I trust to do the job properly )

Fitting of that shock is not a biggie but it is a bit of a gnarlier job than saying fitting to a GSXR.

robert@crownkiwi.co.nz

[SixPackBack]

No need to shout Robert, we know you are the greatest ohlin's tech in the south pacific:cool:

[Robert Taylor]

No need to shout Robert, we know you are the greatest ohlin's tech in the south pacific:cool:

No intent that way whatsoever, this is a totally sincere and genuine service. We have seen many people that have purchased second hand shocks and found that they have made an expensive mistake because a) it was misrepresented and b ) they didnt do enough due diligence. Its no skin off my nose to do a few mouse clicks to clarify if the prospective purchase is suitable for what it is intended for or can be adapted cost effectively. I cant get enough secondhand shocks and if someone can find one somewhere at a good price then good on them. Goodwill!

[SixPackBack]

No intent that way whatsoever, this is a totally sincere and genuine service. We have seen many people that have purchased second hand shocks and found that they have made an expensive mistake because a) it was misrepresented and b ) they didnt do enough due diligence. Its no skin off my nose to do a few mouse clicks to clarify if the prospective purchase is suitable for what it is intended for or can be adapted cost effectively. I cant get enough secondhand shocks and if someone can find one somewhere at a good price then good on them. Goodwill!

............Wus takin' the piss Robert......good onya for helpin' the punters out.

[Cr1MiNaL]

E-mail me the spec code off the shock before you fit it. Stamped into the cylinder head ( the top casting that everything screws onto ) will be a YA prefix followed by a 4 number suffix. If you also advise what all the numbers on the spring are. I can then clarify if the springing etc is ''in the window'' for you and also e-mail you a copy of the mounting instructions, base settings and a set up manual. If you know the previous owners that may also enlighten me as to whether the setup is suitable for you.

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE WE OFFER ALL OHLINS OWNERS IRRESPECTIVE OF WHERE THEY PURCHASED THE SHOCK. THOSE THAT ARE LOOKING TO PURCHASE A USED SHOCK OFF TRADE ME ETC CAN CONTACT ME WITH THE DETAILS PRIOR TO PURCHASE SO I CAN VERIFY THAT THE UNIT IS IN FACT CORRECT FOR THE INTENDED BIKE AND IS NOT BEING MISREPRESENTED. THIS SO OFTEN HAPPENS AND I HATE PEOPLE BEING RIPPED OFF BY UNSCRUPULOUS SELLERS!!!! ( Please also be aware of people misrepresenting themselves as Ohlins specialists, I can name those who have had specific training and who I trust to do the job properly )

Fitting of that shock is not a biggie but it is a bit of a gnarlier job than saying fitting to a GSXR.

robert@crownkiwi.co.nz

Thanks RT I will get back to you when I know more.

Cheers

[cowpoos]

but it is a bit of a gnarlier job than saying fitting to a GSXR.



3:12 mins is my best on a gixxer thou...piece of piss <_<

[Patch]

3:12 mins is my best on a gixxer thou...piece of piss <_<
does that include all the spacers?? or u got some spares left over eh

:jerry:

[cowpoos]

does that include all the spacers?? or u got some spares left over eh

:jerry:
there are no spacers [errrrr...I hope!!]

[Robert Taylor]

3:12 mins is my best on a gixxer thou...piece of piss <_<

Thats a pretty slow laptime around Pukekohe Poos..............

[Shaun]

3:12 mins is my best on a gixxer thou...piece of piss <_<




Almost as fast as your Fairing fitting skills dude:sweatdrop

[boomer]

does that include all the spacers?? or u got some spares left over eh

:jerry:


lol.. i had spacers left over !! !

[cowpoos]

Almost as fast as your Fairing fitting skills dude:sweatdrop
lol....that took fricken hours on the 810!!!...

[cowpoos]

Thats a pretty slow laptime around Pukekohe Poos..............

I blame you for bad suspension setup advice!! :oi-grr:

[Robert Taylor]

I blame you for bad suspension setup advice!! :oi-grr:

Yeah but you are supposed to readjust the suspension BEFORE consuming 20 bourbons, NOT AFTER. It would also help in going faster if you twisted the trhrottle a little earlier and left it on a little longer....

[cowpoos]

Yeah but you are supposed to readjust the suspension BEFORE consuming 20 bourbons, NOT AFTER. It would also help in going faster if you twisted the trhrottle a little earlier and left it on a little longer....

I was faster after the bourbons!! and the throttle issuse I am well aware of...but it is an issuse a big big one...as the Pogo stick doesn't have one!!!

But I still blame you...maybe we should hook the shock clock or some telementry up to it??

[Kiwi Graham]

Oh the old come early and leave it until later senario eh

[Robert Taylor]

I was faster after the bourbons!! and the throttle issuse I am well aware of...but it is an issuse a big big one...as the Pogo stick doesn't have one!!!

But I still blame you...maybe we should hook the shock clock or some telementry up to it??

Sexy Swedish pogo stick thanks! The only clock you need is one that rotates slower! I see in another post you rarely crash Poos, thats because youre not going fast enough! Ill let you off though for being a card carrying tory like me, even though you have a propensity for pleasantly plucking pheasants as a peculiar pastime.

[cowpoos]

Sexy Swedish pogo stick thanks! The only clock you need is one that rotates slower! I see in another post you rarely crash Poos, thats because youre not going fast enough! Ill let you off though for being a card carrying tory like me, even though you have a propensity for pleasantly plucking pheasants as a peculiar pastime.
Pifft!! now now...passing the buck are we?? besides...ask my girlfriend...she reckons I'm to fast!!

[HDTboy]

Almost as fast as your Fairing fitting skills dude:sweatdrop

You should see how quick he can remove fairings

[Cr1MiNaL]

Cowpoos is my hero, and Choppa is catching up !

[Cr1MiNaL]

E-mail me the spec code off the shock before you fit it. Stamped into the cylinder head ( the top casting that everything screws onto ) will be a YA prefix followed by a 4 number suffix. If you also advise what all the numbers on the spring are. I can then clarify if the springing etc is ''in the window'' for you and also e-mail you a copy of the mounting instructions, base settings and a set up manual. If you know the previous owners that may also enlighten me as to whether the setup is suitable for you.

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE WE OFFER ALL OHLINS OWNERS IRRESPECTIVE OF WHERE THEY PURCHASED THE SHOCK. THOSE THAT ARE LOOKING TO PURCHASE A USED SHOCK OFF TRADE ME ETC CAN CONTACT ME WITH THE DETAILS PRIOR TO PURCHASE SO I CAN VERIFY THAT THE UNIT IS IN FACT CORRECT FOR THE INTENDED BIKE AND IS NOT BEING MISREPRESENTED. THIS SO OFTEN HAPPENS AND I HATE PEOPLE BEING RIPPED OFF BY UNSCRUPULOUS SELLERS!!!! ( Please also be aware of people misrepresenting themselves as Ohlins specialists, I can name those who have had specific training and who I trust to do the job properly )

Fitting of that shock is not a biggie but it is a bit of a gnarlier job than saying fitting to a GSXR.

robert@crownkiwi.co.nz

Email Sent ! Cheers Mr. Taylor

[Pussy]

How do you like that shock, Raj?


Good as my coffee?, you BASTARD!!

[Cr1MiNaL]

How do you like that shock, Raj?


Good as my coffee?, you BASTARD!!

Coffee was good thanks lol >.< The shock looks the part all golden and bling. Haven't really ridden her hard enough to make a comment on the ohlins yet, but this months track day shall no doubt affirm my feeling about the modification. Thanks so much for fitting it for me. I can now help someone else myself... Well, I'll let them handle the wrench !:bash::crybaby:

[Pussy]

Coffee was good thanks lol >.< The shock looks the part all golden and bling. Haven't really ridden her hard enough to make a comment on the ohlins yet, but this months track day shall no doubt affirm my feeling about the modification. Thanks so much for fitting it for me. I can now help someone else myself... Well, I'll let them handle the wrench !:bash::crybaby:

You're welcome.... but step away from the toolbox, mmmkay?

[Shaun P]

3:12 mins is my best on a gixxer thou...piece of piss <_<

Hmm you time yourself changing shocks? :wacko: surprisingly you do say the odd intelligent thing though haha:cool:

[cowpoos]

Hmm you time yourself changing shocks? :wacko: surprisingly you do say the odd intelligent thing though haha:cool:
nope...doing it on someone else's race bike...had one shock ready to go in and the other one had to come out...and the other Mechanic decided to time me. fo shits and giggles.


and don't call me intelligent...it will ruin my reputation!!