Sad to find no more ohlins

[peterr]

I recieved my ec300 unfortuneatley i couldnt get the ohlins rear shock, I was told by the dealer that Gas gas can not suppply anymore as yamaha own ohlins and yamaha is putting the screws on motorcycle companies that are hurting sales. So i ended up with a Sachs shock, I have found it very stiff, Has anyone got settings i could try to start tuning the suspension.

[bobr]

wow! the was one of the key selling features when i used to be involved.

[Nick]

Not true. They either dont know any better or wanted to sell you what they had. The 07's i have are Ohlins rear, marzocchi front.

[REVERUP]

I seem to remember reading somewhere that for $300 extra you could add the Ohlins rear shock. Just like the Ohlins $600 front fork option. Anyone else see this article or was I just dreaming!

[skid jackson]

Husky's run sachs rear shocks. Hit a Husky forum, bet they can get you dialed.

[GMP]

The Sachs is a good shock, if its too stiff its the valving like in any other shock and fork. Incorrect factory valving can make the Ohlins feel like crap too.

[MattR]

Originally Posted by peterr

I was told by the dealer that Gas gas can not suppply anymore as yamaha own ohlins and yamaha is putting the screws on motorcycle companies that are hurting sales.

Yamaha has technically 'owned' them for a long time, but has always allowed them to run independently. Ohlins is strong from a business standpoint on both OEM and aftermarket sales. I highly doubt Yamaha would want to stop any of this cash flow.

From the Ohlins website:
Since 1987, Öhlins Racing has been majority-owned by the Yamaha Motor Company, though it continues to operate as a dynamic, independent company within the business group. Over 90% of the company's turnover is accounted for by the export market, equally divided between original manufacturers and aftermarket sales. Included among Öhlins biggest OEM customers are Yamaha, Ducati, Aprilia and Gas Gas.