Ohlins Rear Suspension

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  1. Dave Cockley

    Dave Cockley Member

    Feb 10, 2021
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    Hi anyone know how to adjust the two dials top one gold bottom black ? Is the gold #1 and black #2 as says in manual,any help much appreciated
     
  2. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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  3. Ducatitotriumph

    Ducatitotriumph Crème de la Crème

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    There's some GENERAL recommendations for the settings (dependant on the use) in the manual for you to set.
    Obviously as @SteveRS says, don't go bonkers without reading it first as it's a bit of a fine art and you can totally ruin your ride quickly!
     
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  4. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    This might help as well.

     
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  5. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

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    +1 on what's already been said plus make a note of what they are currently set to.
     
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  6. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    What do you weigh?
     
  7. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Knock knock, is Dave there? Dave’s not here.
     
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  8. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Dont be scared Dave, one says compression and the other says rebound.
    Turn them all the way clockwise then count the clicks as you turn them anti-clockwase. Look in your manual for suggested settings, comfort, road and sport. Easy peasy. Higher number (more clicks anti-clockwise) = softer ride.
     
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  9. SpeedyR

    SpeedyR Member

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    Took my bike to get the suspension dialed in, only to discover the previous owner had the spring all the open, found leaks as well as popped seals. Was wondering why the bike was so low and even the smallest bump in road was terrible.
     
  10. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Shitty, but at least you can now get it sorted.
     
  11. SpeedyR

    SpeedyR Member

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    Indeed and the dealer will need to cover the cost
     
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  12. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    That’s why you always have to check suspension when you get a bike!
     
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  13. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    That includes new bikes fresh from the dealers, they're not always bang on the factory settings straight from the factory!
     
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  14. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Plus the preload is not set up for most people weights. Initial setup is critical before the first ride.
     
  15. SpeedyR

    SpeedyR Member

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    Yes. But bought the bike from another region. Dealer will be footing the bill though as is expected.
     
  16. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    Mine came with no preload on the front, ended up at 7 turns in after a setup.
     
  17. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Did you buy it new? Mine came with 7 turns, I’m at 6 now and it very compliant.
     
  18. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    No it was a 3 owner 6 year old bike, also had the std rear preload setting of too much which I wound all the way of even though the owners manual said it may result in death!
     
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  19. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    The manual is “almost” a worthless piece of garbage.
     
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