I have a 2012 1100 evo and would like to switch out the suspension to Ohlins. I know Ohlins has a rear shock for a 2012 1100 evo but no front fork, would a fork from a 1100s be compatible?
Bump?
you'll have to check the brake offset.
i've heard the evo uses the 15mm offset and I think the S uses the 10mm offset
Out of curiosity, why would you want to replace the forks on the evo if they are pretty good ones from factory? i would replace rear one definatelly
Quote from: Hellraising-vtec on April 17, 2012, 06:17:22 AM
Out of curiosity, why would you want to replace the forks on the evo if they are pretty good ones from factory? i would replace rear one definatelly
You summed it up in your statement, "pretty good". In my opinion you can not add a better mod to a bike than a correctly set up Ohlins suspension.
what is it about the characteristics of your suspension that you dont like? can it be tuned out?
i know were all riding ducatis after all, but i honestly think ohlins are more a statement than a sensible economical handling improvement for a majority of riders. not saying that image isnt a valid reason to get ohlins, but are new and expensive forks the best way to change the handling of your new bike? prob not imo
Quote from: Roaduser on April 17, 2012, 11:24:07 PM
what is it about the characteristics of your suspension that you dont like? can it be tuned out?
i know were all riding ducatis after all, but i honestly think ohlins are more a statement than a sensible economical handling improvement for a majority of riders. not saying that image isnt a valid reason to get ohlins, but are new and expensive forks the best way to change the handling of your new bike? prob not imo
What I don't like about the stock suspension is the initial bump absorption is significantly harsher than my bikes with Ohlins forks and shock. No matter how you try to dial in a stock suspension the feel cannot be duplicated. Nothing makes you faster on a bike than a well dial suspension. I have always been of the position, buy the absolute best components and technology and then the rest is up to you.
Quote from: odwa on April 18, 2012, 04:22:34 AM
What I don't like about the stock suspension is the initial bump absorption is significantly harsher than my bikes with Ohlins forks and shock. No matter how you try to dial in a stock suspension the feel cannot be duplicated. Nothing makes you faster on a bike than a well dial suspension. I have always been of the position, buy the absolute best components and technology and then the rest is up to you.
Your suspension can be much more compliant with different valving and sprung properly for your weight . Where are you located? I'm sure someone here can recommend a shop.
Bump
hasn't anyone put ohlins forks on an 1100 evo? seems like it shouldn't be that difficult. i want to have because i like to have ohlins all around ;D
The forks are hard to find.
Its easier to just go to someone like traxxion. They make a AK-20 cartridge kit that basically replaces all the internal crap components with new ones. 1300 bucks and you have a damn good kit.
Yes the Ohlins forks from a M1100S is the holy gral for you :-) If you find a set you may have to check the offset of the disc.
I found a fork from a M1100S -10 , had them fixed by "MonsterHPD" and put them on a M600 -96, I only had to change the disc to the 748R "ohlins" disc with 15mm offset.
(http://user.tninet.se/~cmf606a/ducati/bilder/ohlins.JPG)
/Henrik
Monster S4RS also have suitable Ohlins forks that you can look for ðŸ˜,,
hmm.. they have the same triple diameter setup? very interesting!