Ohlins Shock Springs

[Greg Field]

DO any of you have a source for deciphering the numbers on Ohlins shock springs?

 

The spring in my now leaking again Ohlins has number 1091-26185 L511. Anybody know what rate it is?

 

WHat rate do some you others use?

 

Thanks!

[Guest drknow]

DO any of you have a source for deciphering the numbers on Ohlins shock springs?

 

The spring in my now leaking again Ohlins has number 1091-26185 L511. Anybody know what rate it is?

 

WHat rate do some you others use?

 

Thanks!

 

Hey Greg, the 1091 is the spring size. I think you miswrote the whole number, as it's probably 1091-26/85 L511

 

That means it's an 8.5 Nm spring, and I put an 11.5 Nm on my V11. I weigh 230 lbs so you'll probably need to split the difference. It sure made a huge, positive change once swapped. Call Ohlins, ask for Doug Shaw or David in motorcycle division, tell em John-Mark Arechiga sent you. They have dealer pricing, so get hooked up if you're not already.

 

dk

[Paul Minnaert]

The 1091 refers to the diameter and the length(160mm) of the spring. Almost all Ohlins springs have a diameter of 57mm so that’s easy, the 1091 in this case means it has a 160mm length (when not on the shock)

 

 

26185 must read 26/85 spring rate in lbs/nm where 85 means 8.5 nm And thats just wat I have.

[belfastguzzi]

Can I just ask that more info might be added to this thread

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...c=6534&st=0

to try to keep it together?

Mistakes can be pointed out and any suggestions for editing are welcome.

[Greg Field]

Yes, you are right about mis-writing the part number.

 

BFG: I'll try to add this all to the thread you referenced.

[Baldini]

...it's an 8.5 Nm spring, and I put an 11.5 Nm on my V11. I weigh 230 lbs so you'll probably need to split the difference.....

 

Sounds about right. I weigh around 210lb w/gear & put on a 10 N/mm (referred to as 100 rather than 85) spring. Much better, tho I might be better off w/slightly stiffer say 10.5. I ride mostly solo, no luggage.

 

Do you have shock protected from road crap? It's worth sticking a guard in front of wheel.

 

KB

[pasotibbs]

Just seen this on Ebay (search for ohlins on Ebay.co.uk)

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OHLINS-REPLICA-SHOCK...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

a replica Ohlins Sachs shock ? (not possible surely )

[Greg Field]

I just got in my new spring for the Ohlins. It is an 11.0 NM spring. The number 1091-39/110. I'll install it tonight.

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EDIT

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