Ohlins 2.1 Dampers Just Arrived for 2012-13 Gassers

[twowheels]

Hot off the boat from Sweden - check this thing out!

There are just two adjustments - DL for damping level, and RTC for return to center damping. The fluid never flows through any given orifice in two directions, and there is a built-in reservoir to combat fade.



This shot of the bottom shows the lever arm ... it connects to a very bike- specific mount on the frame that actually replaces the top steering tube bearing race.



All in all very tidy, and it slips below the handlebars easily at the stock height. Let me know if you've got questions or want to be the second to get one

[Motobrew]

Very nice! Have you tried to mount it up yet? I just mounted the Scott's damper with the BRP vibration dampening bar clamps. The only issue is the large adjuster knob hits the bars. I'm working on getting a smaller knob. I need to get some pics posted.. I know

[Moto7man]

Thats some good looking equipment.

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by Motobrew

Very nice! Have you tried to mount it up yet? I just mounted the Scott's damper with the BRP vibration dampening bar clamps. The only issue is the large adjuster knob hits the bars. I'm working on getting a smaller knob. I need to get some pics posted.. I know

This is for a customer's bike - he's going to be very happy when he looks in the box. I did a short trial fit up and it all looks good.

[StuJohnson]

Steve
Have you installed it yet?

When I had this damper on my GG 300 I was not able to remove the gas tank without having to remove the damper..... But in order to remove the damper I had to first remove the handlebars in order to access the special steering stem nut that replaces the OEM steering stem nut.

I am very curious if you were able to remove the gas tank w/o having to do all of this??

[twowheels]

Most frame clamps are close to fouling the front tank mount, and the way to tank plugs into the frame means you can't slide it rearward to clear.
Such it is ...

PlusOnePerformance

[StuJohnson]

Originally Posted by twowheels

Most frame clamps are close to fouling the front tank mount, and the way to tank plugs into the frame means you can't slide it rearward to clear.
Such it is ...

PlusOnePerformance

Steve
Please don't take offense to my previous comment. Don't get me wrong the Ohlins damper is a great product and all. But I figured if one is to spend $750+ on a damper that a company like Ohlins would take the time to figure out that this is an issue.

I have been working directly with Kelly at Motosportz and he made a custom clamp/tower that allows me to be able to remove the gas tank w/o having to touch the clamp/tower and damper!! And nearly 1/2 the cost and is covered with a Lifetime Warranty!