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Ohlins STX46 HO 043 vs CBR600 SHOWA MBW E11


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Looking to upgrade rear suspension and been on the bay checking for CBR shocks.

Found a supposed near new (removed from new bike?) CBR600 shock with code as in title was thinking it was worth a pop and then found a plce which will do the Ohlins stx 46 for just over £300.

I know Ohlins are the big banana but will their entry end shock be better than the "near new" CBR 600 shock at £125, will probably go for a set of upgraded springs and new oil at front as well.

Has anyone tried the Ohlins STX46?

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Saw that ad.  Looks a bit odd.  I know there are Ohlins service centres, particularly in France and Italy, that make up shocks out of individual Ohlins parts (Ohlins usually discontinues shocks for older bikes after several--maybe ten--years), but that's very cheap even for a mono-tube Ohlins.  I can't say its dodgy, but I think you're taking a risk.  Ask them a bunch of questions and see if they can answer them...

 

Ciao,

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Yeah thought it looked cheap but they seem to be a legit trading co, was wondering if it was a mistake and thought about buying one before it was pulled.

 

Is the CBR shock better than an ABS vtec shock?

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