OldTLSDoug
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I got my Ohlins HO 839 shock in yesterday. So I decided to install her. I took lots of pictures so I wouldn't have to type as much, so here goes.
Here is the box and how she was packed.
Put the scooter on the center stand, a small block of wood under the wheel, and I removed the rear tray.
Removed the top bolt
Removed the bottom bolt and the holder for the brake line. I will replace this with a flexible metal one as soon as I get one. For now I removed it and there will be no issue. But I have to put something there to satisfy my OCD.
Here we are at halfway done, the Ohlins is about 5 mm or so shorter, but is much more stiffly sprung, so it was a wash. My BR sits higher with the Ohlins, which is what I wanted.
The upper mount is slightly narrower than the the stocker, so they give you a washer to space the top, I thought it wouldn't be enough, but it was perfect. So I put the top in
Then the bottom
And Bob's your Uncle!
After the short ride, I can say, as I expected, the bike is more plush, and the rear has a better stance. I bet the headlight will point correctly now, as well. I could adjust it, but this way was much more fun. So here she is all finished. Over the last two weeks, I installed the Dr.Pulley variator with 19g weights, the HiT Clutch with a blue spring and yellow springs, I changed to 45/102 jetting, and finally installed the Ohlins. My BR is much improved and acceleration to 50-60mph is much improved, and I can hold 60-65 mph up most hills. Of course the cost was around $1100.00, but I got my BR for $1000, so I am only $2100.00 into it with a fully modified, 3600 mile scooter. Not too bad. I will look into exhaust and such next. But I do like that it is quiet, so I may just drill the 5/8 hole and stop there. Maybe play with the variator/clutch weights and springs. But most likely I will just ride her around a lot.
Here is the box and how she was packed.
Put the scooter on the center stand, a small block of wood under the wheel, and I removed the rear tray.
Removed the top bolt
Removed the bottom bolt and the holder for the brake line. I will replace this with a flexible metal one as soon as I get one. For now I removed it and there will be no issue. But I have to put something there to satisfy my OCD.
Here we are at halfway done, the Ohlins is about 5 mm or so shorter, but is much more stiffly sprung, so it was a wash. My BR sits higher with the Ohlins, which is what I wanted.
The upper mount is slightly narrower than the the stocker, so they give you a washer to space the top, I thought it wouldn't be enough, but it was perfect. So I put the top in
Then the bottom
And Bob's your Uncle!
After the short ride, I can say, as I expected, the bike is more plush, and the rear has a better stance. I bet the headlight will point correctly now, as well. I could adjust it, but this way was much more fun. So here she is all finished. Over the last two weeks, I installed the Dr.Pulley variator with 19g weights, the HiT Clutch with a blue spring and yellow springs, I changed to 45/102 jetting, and finally installed the Ohlins. My BR is much improved and acceleration to 50-60mph is much improved, and I can hold 60-65 mph up most hills. Of course the cost was around $1100.00, but I got my BR for $1000, so I am only $2100.00 into it with a fully modified, 3600 mile scooter. Not too bad. I will look into exhaust and such next. But I do like that it is quiet, so I may just drill the 5/8 hole and stop there. Maybe play with the variator/clutch weights and springs. But most likely I will just ride her around a lot.