Ohlins availability in NZ?

[onearmedbandit]

The OP said he /she is looking for an Ohlins steering damper. I am pretty sure anyone who sells Ohlins steering dampers is an Ohlins dealer which will include suspension components.

Yup he is.

[nodrog:Me]

You can get an ohlins steering damper from aliexpress for $80us.

[onearmedbandit]

I'm surprised they don't say Uhlins or similar...

[tigertim20]

If I were you I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for Mr. Taylor (or any other dealer for that matter) to reply to you as you have already 'tipped your hat' when you posted you only want a free look before ordering overseas.

That would be a piss-poor bussines model - not bothering to engage a customer because you think they might not go through with a purchase . . .

However, he was actually fairly quick to reply this morning.

I asked the question because the only other listing I found was asking over a thousand bucks:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-970227790.htm - fuck that when they CAN be had from the US etc much cheaper than a grand.

Delivery of the item would unfortunately take a little longer than the timeframe in which I hoped to be able to use it - so I wont order it this week, however, Robert's pries were much more reasonable than I anticipated, and are within a close enough price to overseas options, that I will absolutely purchase from him in the coming weeks.

I certainly prefer to buy in NZ, and in my own city when possible. I dont mind paying a little extra for good service, knowledge and the benefits that come with a local supplier - but it is tough to justify on some items that are 2 or 3 times the amount you can purchase from elsewhere.

[nzspokes]

That would be a piss-poor bussines model - not bothering to engage a customer because you think they might not go through with a purchase . . .

However, he was actually fairly quick to reply this morning.

I asked the question because the only other listing I found was asking over a thousand bucks:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-970227790.htm - fuck that when they CAN be had from the US etc much cheaper than a grand.

Delivery of the item would unfortunately take a little longer than the timeframe in which I hoped to be able to use it - so I wont order it this week, however, Robert's pries were much more reasonable than I anticipated, and are within a close enough price to overseas options, that I will absolutely purchase from him in the coming weeks.

I certainly prefer to buy in NZ, and in my own city when possible. I dont mind paying a little extra for good service, knowledge and the benefits that come with a local supplier - but it is tough to justify on some items that are 2 or 3 times the amount you can purchase from elsewhere.

He has always been quick to respond to me ad his service cannot be faulted. We bought a $1400 shock which is not something you do everyday, but it has done exactly what Robert said it would do.

And I bought a set of $130 fork seals. Im a tight ass and spending that much on seals means I trust what he says. Yes they worked as he said they would.

[nzspokes]

I'm surprised they don't say Uhlins or similar...

I believe they are NOhlins.

[AllanB]

Mr Taylor is the springy guru of NZ.

[jasonu]

That would be a piss-poor bussines model - not bothering to engage a customer because you think they might not go through with a purchase . . .

However, he was actually fairly quick to reply this morning.

I asked the question because the only other listing I found was asking over a thousand bucks:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-970227790.htm - fuck that when they CAN be had from the US etc much cheaper than a grand.

Delivery of the item would unfortunately take a little longer than the timeframe in which I hoped to be able to use it - so I wont order it this week, however, Robert's pries were much more reasonable than I anticipated, and are within a close enough price to overseas options, that I will absolutely purchase from him in the coming weeks.

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This one for 1/2 the NZ price. Even with freight and possible customs fees I bet you would still save an easy $300.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ohlins-Steer...hUblMG&vxp=mtr

If you ordered now you would have it in a week.

[AllanB]

This one for 1/2 the NZ price. Even with freight and possible customs fees I bet you would still save an easy $300.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ohlins-Steer...hUblMG&vxp=mtr

If you ordered now you would have it in a week.

If you are purchasing off shore you would be advised to use a reputable US business - avoid Ebay. I can think of one but it appears you have already been offered a good price in NZ so I'm sure that's where you will purchase and get the best after sales guarantee.

[nodrog:Me]

I'm surprised they don't say Uhlins or similar...

I believe they are NOhlins.

nobody on KB would even be able to tell the difference.

the only visual difference is the shade of gold anodising on the adjuster knob, and its so minimal you can only pick that up when you have a genuine one next to it to compare.

[onearmedbandit]

nobody on KB would even be able to tell the difference.

the only visual difference is the shade of gold anodising on the adjuster knob, and its so minimal you can only pick that up when you have a genuine one next to it to compare.

Yeah I don't trust an $80 knock-off steering damper to not fail...

[nodrog:Me]

Yeah I don't trust an $80 knock-off steering damper to not fail...

If you brought a bike with one on you wouldn't know if it was a knock off or not.

[onearmedbandit]

If you brought a bike with one on you wouldn't know if it was a knock off or not.

You're right, until it (possibly) failed. It's like the accounts of people buying knock-off cheap brake levers, they didn't think anything was wrong until their brakes got stuck on due to incorrect tolerances.

[nodrog:Me]

You're right, until it (possibly) failed. It's like the accounts of people buying knock-off cheap brake levers, they didn't think anything was wrong until their brakes got stuck on due to incorrect tolerances.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not into buying cheap shit that needs to perform an important function. I'm saying if you didn't actually purchase it yourself, you wouldn't have a clue what you have.

[Maha]

Having Ohlins components on your bike does not increase the value to a buyer. It is false economy to think otherwise when purchasing the product.

I know a number of people who buy this gear from overseas for this reason.
Same could be said for any number of bike products, when you can land a product in NZ cheaper than buying local, then why not?