Ohlins TTX suspension

[onegreyghost]

The shock finally made it here. I just bolted it in this week. What a difference between the sachs stuff and onlins. I had the sachs valved and sprung and thought it worked good but there is no comparison between it and the ohlins ttx cartridges and shock. The bike absolutely sticks to the ground no kicking deflecting and corners like its on rails

[tnttimber]

What type of setup was involved? Did the ohlins parts need to be valved for your weight and style or are they strait out of the box? Who did you get them from? How much cash did they set you back?

Im thinking about doing this myself so I really appreciate your response.

Thanks

[tnttimber]

How bout some Ohlins info? How are they working out for you?

[biggstr6]

I dont like hearing how much better the ttx is . I don't have the money for them .

No I really do want to hear about them.Even if I can't afford them.

[nambo-trev]

the ohlins ttx is rediculous, it was better than any other suspension ive ridden that has been worked over right out of the box. im getting mine sprung this spring but ill tell you the harder you push your bike and the faster you ride the more the ohlins shines.

[AZRickD]

That "the faster you ride it the better it feels" always makes me think that it is on the stiff side, and set up for fast A-racers.

Is this the case with the 2010 Nambo? Will the 2011 Nambo be similar, or softer? I can't believe that Gas Gas hasn't taken notice of all the "this bike is too stiff for my slowness" threads.

Do tell...

[BrentMartell]

I don't think that one necessarily equates to other. A great suspension handles the slower speeds and high speeds equally well. For example, my KTM was set up with race tech goodies and worked so much better in the slow speed gnarly stuff it was unreal. However, it also worked incredibly better in the high speed chop in a desert race and handled big hits pretty well. I am currently working on the gg suspension to hopefully get it where my KTM is. The ohlins shock seems to be good, but the zokes forks are needing some work. I am installing heavier springs tonight, already reshimed, and hope that gets me where I need to be. Higher in the stroke, plush, with good bottoming resistence. : )

[AZRickD]

"Doesn't necessarily," yes, to take the absolute would be risky, logic-wise.

However, it is a trend that I can't ignore.

[nambo-trev]

im sticking with exactly what i said the first time, im a b rider and have had the chance to ride every bike in the line last year and when i say its awesome at high speed of course i mean its great at low speed as well however to me(keep in mind suspension is quite personal) the stock ec300 and the sixdays 250's ive ridden are not on the same page(from what i feel ) at low speed i find all the bikes quite compliant and especially enjoy the 250's "small but powerful feel" but at high speed or riding at a swifter pace in the tight stuff the stock sachs is in my opinion no were near the ttx but it shouldnt be and thats why it costs so much more and also why im glad i paid the extra coin. the looks aside on the nambo i tell my riding buddies(also gasgas riders) i paid for an awesome motor, and awesome suspension components, and a killer frame and thats exactly what i got with my nambo!

[trailridernut]

I just commited to a new '10 300 RACE which has the ohlin suspension. I think the Nambo has the better version though...

Can't wait to ride it!