First up, its Mutton dressed up as lamb.Originally Posted by Robert Taylor
And it was a joke, thanks for biting but now people know how cheap the new parts are!
Kiwi back at home!
First up, its Mutton dressed up as lamb.
And it was a joke, thanks for biting but now people know how cheap the new parts are!
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Thanks Robert.
There has been much discussion regarding cartridges, emulators, damping and all sorts of other sexual paraphenalia but there hasn't been much postcoital conversation regarding springs.
I'd be interested in edumacated opinions on the pro's/cons of progressive vs linear springs and the expected useable life span of a decent set of springs.
Thanks in advance erudite peoples.
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It's about time someone took the mick outta ya, now you're a real KB member
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Correct, my mistake for not previewing my post before submitting and double the embarrassment because I am not posting under a nom de plume.
I think there has been a danger of people automatically assuming that rebuild parts for Ohlins are expensive, in fact that is almost always not so and many rebuild parts are less expensive than KYB, Showa etc. And you can purchase every single fiddly little part.
There is also a lack of margin grabbing middlemen. But there are certain instances, for example the fork guards on the earlier series Ohlins MX forks were made by UFO, to a CR pattern. I have candidly told customers in the past to order as UFO replacement or genuine Honda to save some money.
Thankyou for giving me the opportunity to elaborate.
Would you like some CANDY!?!?!
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Hey thanks for that. I think fairly I have stated things as they actually are instead of how those with vested and not altogether sincere / transparent motives would like people to perceive them to be. There will doubtless be some scheming and plotting go on.
I have candidly noted some issues that concern me with some of the Ohlins products sold as oem and the actions we have taken to make things right, cant be more transparent and honest than that.
I therefore challege other purveyors of product to be just as candid and up front, no nom de plumes or ghost writers.
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Yeah, thats got to be a fair call, I did post a bit of fun at Frostys expense.It's about time someone took the mick outta ya, now you're a real KB member
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If you have a look in the cheap oil filters thread it quickly became a suspension thread, as I recall I said a few things about the relative merits of linear and progressive in one of my posts.
Springs made from the best German or Swedish steel will probably outlive most of us.
sem fiddy pilot
Oops, careful, Robert.....if Frosty doesn't like it, he'll delete your post
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I would agree 100% there.Roberts moved from being a shadowy figure, lurking in darkest 'Naki, reputed to be quite good with suspension, but......, to a real person that I'd certainly want to do business with, if and when it comes to suspension upgrade time.
Plus, it's a jolly interesting read!
“- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.”
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Thanks!
Perhaps then be aware that those who very very clearly wanted me to remain ''shadowy'' may soon choose to engage in a level of badmouthing. Sad that this is often the only weapon in many peoples armoury who otherwise feel threatened.
Let rock solid facts, open dialogue, results and satisfied customers ( who have paid a fair price ) speak for themselves.
Anyway, onwards, looking forward to answering more tech questions and posting interesting subjects as time permits. I previously had a scathing view of this forum but have been pleasantly surprised at the interested, genuine people who have followed my posts and either challenged what I have submitted or asked questions. All good!
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They might choose to do that, but they better have all their ducks in a row first... the little squares beneath your location, they're there because the community heavily values your contribution... not many (if any) have that much 'bling' for 109 posts. We might be relatively unknowledgable about suspension, but we're not total retards... best of all, if we think someone has come here specifically to bad mouth you with no real reason, you'll see one of the finer points of KB, the collective 'FUCK OFF'
on the up
I think you'll find that Frosty's too busy sharpening his knives and cleaning his guns and starting at the house across the street at the moment...
And I to my motorcycle parked like the soul of the junkyard. Restored, a bicycle fleshed with power, and tore off. Up Highway 106 continually drunk on the wind in my mouth. Wringing the handlebar for speed, wild to be wreckage forever.
- James Dickey, Cherrylog Road.
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.....poor frosty!!!
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you speak for yaself .. i think you're tardThey might choose to do that, but they better have all their ducks in a row first... the little squares beneath your location, they're there because the community heavily values your contribution... not many (if any) have that much 'bling' for 109 posts. We might be relatively unknowledgable about suspension, but we're not total retards... best of all, if we think someone has come here specifically to bad mouth you with no real reason, you'll see one of the finer points of KB, the collective 'FUCK OFF'
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