Ohlins DU046 vs. DU321 Rear Shocks

[RAT900]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the 2?  They are both showing as legitimate models for an 02 Monster 900 ie
Thanks

[ducpainter]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the 2?  They are both showing as legitimate models for an 02 Monster 900 ie
Thanks

The DU 321 is much like the stock shock with no external reservoir. Everything is internal.

The 046 has external/piggyback reservoir and by the looks hydraulic pre-load adjustment.

[mendoje]

In addition to the hydraulic preload adjustment, the DU046 has adjustable rebound and compression damping, while the 321 only has adjustable rebound damping.

[ducpainter]

In addition to the hydraulic preload adjustment, the DU046 has adjustable rebound and compression damping, while the 321 only has adjustable rebound damping.

Compression damping is always on the remote reservoir.

Good catch...

[RAT900]

Thanks guys...so the 321 looks like a Sachs, hopefully doesn't quack like a Sachs tho

[YellowMonster]

If you make your selection you might want to grab one quickly if you are going new.  When I bought my Ohlins forks and DU046 in November of last year there were only a few rear shocks left in the system (and I obtained one of the last sets of forks). 

[mendoje]

+1 on what YellowMonster said about DU046 availability.

I saw YM's post (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=31296.msg542828#msg542828) a couple days after he posted, and immediately called up Dan Kyle on the status of DU046's.  By that time, (30 Oct09) Dan said that there were no more left in the USA, and 5 remaining in Sweden.  So I immediately ordered mine and got it a couple weeks later.  That said, if you Google DU 046 and check eBay, there appears to be some vendors who are still listing them.  Whether they actually have them in stock is to be seen. 

Another option for all the same features as the DU 046 is the DU 333, the difference is the external reservoir is connected via a hose, rather than attached directly to the shock body.  The 333 was my alternate choice, but they were also in short supply at the time (3 in the USA, 17 in Sweden)

Best to call Dan (www.kyleusa.com) at 831 394 1330 right NOW.  If you order, ask if the ADV Rider discount is still good (24% off list price).

Jeff

[djrashonal]

I may have mine up for sale soon if you can't find one 

[RAT900]

I may have mine up for sale soon if you can't find one 

Thanks I may be back at you or conversely ping me if you think you will pull the trigger....meanwhile I will be speaking with Kyle...and thanks to everyone for the guidance

my last Monster was a 1996 and this 02 is somewhat of a different beast for setting up