Ohlins front fork cartridges
#162
So I've got these on order, and ToplineTubes is shipping me some gold 49mm fork tubes (standard dyna config) as well. Given that I'm installing on an FXDLS, what else will I need to change so that these install properly on the bike? For example, will I need to replace the fork bottoms with say, OEM street bob components?
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Hooligan317 (06-04-2017)
#163
Frederic, mine are 9 front, and 27 rear. I'm 117lbs or 53kg. I'm one of the very few that my heart doctor told me I need to gain weight!!Lol
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#166
Did a works conversion cartridge kit on my LRS. Youre gonna need everything from the right side below the spring. Aside from obvious like seals. Buffer tube & top out spring, OIL LOCK AND BOTTOM BOLT & CRUSH WASHER from right lower. Those 2 things had me scrambling last minute a bunch of dealers and driving because they werent on my parts list I originally bought before teardown. Fortunately , I found em a 2 hr drive away. They arent parts usually stocked.
#167
Id also plan on a a seal driver if u dont have one.
Last edited by Highwaymans; 06-05-2017 at 10:18 AM.
#168
The real deal on installation.
The real deal on installation.
I have a few sets of these. I am currently making tools for them so I can re-Valve them if necessary. You guys are making way too much out of this. I usually (almost always) replace the bushing (depending on miles) and always replace the oil seals. The scrapers do not have to be replaced unless they are damaged. You already have an oil lock(s) and spacer seal(s) in your existing forks. Crush washers? Resurface them and make them flat, done. This is a very easy install, if you can read & follow directions and have a few specialized tools than anyone does not need to go through the many unnecessary items/concerns listed above above. Buy a manual and first read it. The only problem I see if when you get the cartridges and they do not perform exactly the way you want them (personal choice here), what are you going to do? The cartridges can be tuned (within the cartridge capabilities) just like any Superbike.
I have a few sets of these. I am currently making tools for them so I can re-Valve them if necessary. You guys are making way too much out of this. I usually (almost always) replace the bushing (depending on miles) and always replace the oil seals. The scrapers do not have to be replaced unless they are damaged. You already have an oil lock(s) and spacer seal(s) in your existing forks. Crush washers? Resurface them and make them flat, done. This is a very easy install, if you can read & follow directions and have a few specialized tools than anyone does not need to go through the many unnecessary items/concerns listed above above. Buy a manual and first read it. The only problem I see if when you get the cartridges and they do not perform exactly the way you want them (personal choice here), what are you going to do? The cartridges can be tuned (within the cartridge capabilities) just like any Superbike.
#169
The real deal on installation.
I have a few sets of these. I am currently making tools for them so I can re-Valve them if necessary. You guys are making way too much out of this. I usually (almost always) replace the bushing (depending on miles) and always replace the oil seals. The scrapers do not have to be replaced unless they are damaged. You already have an oil lock(s) and spacer seal(s) in your existing forks. Crush washers? Resurface them and make them flat, done. This is a very easy install, if you can read & follow directions and have a few specialized tools than anyone does not need to go through the many unnecessary items/concerns listed above above. Buy a manual and first read it. The only problem I see if when you get the cartridges and they do not perform exactly the way you want them (personal choice here), what are you going to do? The cartridges can be tuned (within the cartridge capabilities) just like any Superbike.
I have a few sets of these. I am currently making tools for them so I can re-Valve them if necessary. You guys are making way too much out of this. I usually (almost always) replace the bushing (depending on miles) and always replace the oil seals. The scrapers do not have to be replaced unless they are damaged. You already have an oil lock(s) and spacer seal(s) in your existing forks. Crush washers? Resurface them and make them flat, done. This is a very easy install, if you can read & follow directions and have a few specialized tools than anyone does not need to go through the many unnecessary items/concerns listed above above. Buy a manual and first read it. The only problem I see if when you get the cartridges and they do not perform exactly the way you want them (personal choice here), what are you going to do? The cartridges can be tuned (within the cartridge capabilities) just like any Superbike.
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