Ohlins cartridges for m796?

[gitter]

I saw that ohlins makes a cartridge for the sport classic. Being that both the sport classic and the 796 have a 43mm marzocchi fork, is this possible?

[Speeddog]

SportClassic forks have a cartridge on both sides.

M796 forks only have a cartridge on the right side.
The left fork doesn't have a screw in the bottom (like the right side has, to retain the cartridge).

Not that it couldn't be done.

[gitter]

Hmm...alright, that's what I was afraid of. Still sounds like the easiest way is to go with m1100 forks if I can find them (or just springs for the time being )

[Curmudgeon]

Hmm...alright, that's what I was afraid of. Still sounds like the easiest way is to go with m1100 forks if I can find them (or just springs for the time being )

What is your issue with the stock fork? Have you done the shock and spring? If not, I suggest you start there. Your fork issue may diminish... 

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[gitter]

I have yet to do springs and the rear shock. I'm about 175/180 without gear. I assume that springs and the rear shock will cure most of my issues, I think on some level it just bothers me that the 796 came with a non adjustable fork. That and I saw a 696 being sold locally that had ohlins cartridges however I think it as an older 696 that had showa forks. Perhaps I'll give motowheels a call, I'm about an hour away from them so thats usually where I go for most of my stuff

[Curmudgeon]

Forks don't work in a vacuum. If the stock Sachs shock and spring are putting a lot of load on the front end, you maybe are not really able to evaluate the fork you have. IMO it's decent. I'd rate it at 90%. So far it's been able to handle anything I've thrown at it without the chassis becoming unsettled. It's a little firm but not overly harsh. With a better quality 7.5W than the Shell Advance, I think it could be a bit smoother.

I'm the same weight as you are. However my son who weighs ~ 265 and 6' 3+" thinks my setup is dandy as is and wondered if I found it too firm.  Usually I don't fix something unless it's broken. I've had two bikes with full, adjustable, premium Ohlins. It's smoother and more plush because it reacts better since it's more speed-sensitive. You won't get THAT with the cheapie Ohlins but IMO it's 200% better than the Sachs! Don't just believe ME; ask Skybarney.  I'll bet you'll discover that you don't need fork springs.

All that adjustability, BTW, was for tuning a bike for different tracks. No point in doing that for the street where you'd set it once and then forget it....