Need recommendations for Ohlins service
 

Bike is undergoing some unwanted maintenance so I'm going to get as much done as possible. I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience getting their 888 resprung and basic oil change here in Western Colorado or Utah. It'll almost certainly have to be shipped, unfortunately.

I'd send it to Ohlins USA but I can't imagine how much they'd charge. Cost is definitely a big factor.

I took my OEM Ohlins shock off my '01 XC 200 to Ohlins USA in Hendersonville NC for a rebuild in Nov '15. Fresh oil , bushings, seals and whatever the threaded end cap is called. Price was just under $190.00.

Not sure what the spring would cost.

I was very pleased with the service & price.

RB

I have had Pro Action dealers service Ohins

Call Drew Smith at Works Enduro Rider, he is the Ohlins guru and he can take care of anything that you need.908-637-6385:D

I recommend you use Les Tinius at LT-Racing. www.lt-racing.com

jeff

I vote for Les!

Finally found the answer to a question I had a while back. The shock is an Ohlins 629-01 and came with both low and high slung reservoirs. On the very early 2000 bikes, the low slung is necessary to clear the subframe and is exacerbated by the 2007 subframe that currently sits on the bike.

Clearance is fine as is, but if I ever bought an 888 (05+ bikes I believe) I'm wondering if it would be possible to just use this reservoir and my clearance issues with the newer shocks would be non-existent. The other option is to cut and relocate the rear shock mount effectively raising the rear end 10 to 12mm, which might sit well with the Marzocchis that are roughly 10mm taller than the WP43s I pulled off. My rake is too relaxed and "choppery" feeling for my tastes and the Marzocchis are a frog's hair from touching the handlebars. Risers are an option but I already feel cramped on the GG at 6 foot tall. It's not THAT bad and extremely stable, but makes hair pin turns a chore without popping the front on one foot or power sliding.

Does anyone know the length of the 888? This might be the deciding factor on which is easiest vs what has the most parts support in the distant future. Thinking about this stuff makes my head hurt, I think the shock is just going to go off to LTR!

Has anyone offered 120mm pull rods? Longer ones seem more common.