Guest MachineBuilder Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 In theory, the 1092 Ohlins spring will fit the 929 shock no problem. It's a bit longer (1/4" approx.) so it will have some built in preload. :laugh: Question is, has anyone used a 1092 spring on a 929 shock? I've got one available that I'm going to try. VFR & 929 shocks DSC_0174small.JPG My new upper mount 6April2010 076small.JPG 6April2010 077small.JPG 6April2010 074small.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 No one? I'll be sure to let you know how it goes then. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 After scrutinizing the 929 shock and Ohlins spring, it looks like I'm going to have the same problem as this member did. click here The ID is much smaller on the OEM spring so the Ohlins spring is loose/sloppy on the shock. I'm going to look into machining an insert collar for the spring. More to come.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdEngineer99 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 After scrutinizing the 929 shock and Ohlins spring, it looks like I'm going to have the same problem as this member did. click here The ID is much smaller on the OEM spring so the Ohlins spring is loose/sloppy on the shock. I'm going to look into machining an insert collar for the spring. More to come.... please! very interested in the outcome, thinking of doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer grond1234 Posted April 29, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted April 29, 2010 Good luck Chris - its time to live up to your screen name "MachineBuilder". If you build it I will take you to TMAC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 After scrutinizing the 929 shock and Ohlins spring, it looks like I'm going to have the same problem as this member did. click here The ID is much smaller on the OEM spring so the Ohlins spring is loose/sloppy on the shock. I'm going to look into machining an insert collar for the spring. More to come.... Duct Tape! :fing02: It's not like it will move much if at all once there's preload on it, but it should be easy to find a cheap & easy collor if you desire one. BR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 It's not like it will move much if at all once there's preload on it Yes I believe that to be true, but as an ex race tech , I'm picky (admittedly anal) about stuff. :musik20: (oh yeah, and I still have a whole machine shop, cnc capable, at my disposal, so why the heck not? :laughing6-hehe: ) Hence, the new collar! Alum. - 2.030" ID, 2.240" OD, 0.375" high. Fits the shock and spring like a glove. 100NCD40 001_1023x680.jpg 100NCD40 004_1023x680.jpg 100NCD40 005_680x1023.jpg The other end of the spring fits great with the OEM 929 parts. No need to do anything here. 100NCD40 009_1023x680.jpg OEM 929 spring with Ohlins spring 100NCD40 006_1023x680.jpg OEM 929 spring with different ID's at each end. 100NCD40 014_1023x680.jpg 100NCD40 013_1023x680.jpg Ohlins with a 2-1/4" ID, both ends :wink: 100NCD40 015_1023x680.jpg Now to put it back together and try it out! The spring is not too much stiffer than stock, 13%, so i'm hoping the shock will still be happy even though it hasn't been re-valved. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Sweet! Now just make about 20 more of them for other members doing the same thing! :musik20: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 So, not only in theory but in fact, the Ohlins 1092 spring will fit on an oem CBR 929 shock with some minor mods. :fing02: MAY2010 001.JPG Installed it in the bike and checked sag. Much better. I put the pre-load at 3 when I re-assembled it and it looks like I've got too much. We'll deal with that later (I've got to find a tool/wrench to adjust it), it's good enough for a ride. Had a quick spin on the bike, wow, transformed to be sure. :goofy: I had already installed springs (.90 kg) and gold valves up front and was only mildly impressed. With the proper spring in the rear though, the whole package really comes together. If you've installed stiffer springs up front, you owe it to yourself to tweak the rear a little. We'll see how the shock handles the stronger spring in the long run. Can't wait to ride some twisties down south! :tour: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanadianKen Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Nice work Chris! Now all of you that bought those Ohlins springs a couple years ago - you know who you are - time to use them for more than the paper weights they became. Excellent work Chris!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted July 23, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2010 Nice work Chris! Now all of you that bought those Ohlins springs a couple years ago - you know who you are - time to use them for more than the paper weights they became. Excellent work Chris!! Now if there is anyone with one of those springs that they want to unload shoot me a pm. Chris , any chance of you making more adapters?? :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Had a quick spin on the bike, wow, transformed to be sure. :491: I had already installed springs (.90 kg) and gold valves up front and was only mildly impressed. With the proper spring in the rear though, the whole package really comes together. If you've installed stiffer springs up front, you owe it to yourself to tweak the rear a little. We'll see how the shock handles the stronger spring in the long run. Can't wait to ride some twisties down south! :smile: Exactly!!! Any front mods will only work BETTER if you stiffen the rear to keep the bikes balance closer! :fing02: Well done! :blush: BTW the 170 might still be a little light depending on your weight! At 190lbs I'm now running a 20kg(1150lb) and my numbers(Free/Rider Sag) are great as well as handling! :laugh: BR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer blkcruzer Posted July 24, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted July 24, 2010 My new upper mount 6April2010 076small.JPG 6April2010 077small.JPG 6April2010 074small.JPG I would like to have that same upper mount VERY badly!! Is there a possibility that I can get the piece of aluminum and the bolt from you? I will PAY!! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted August 21, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2010 Chris, how's the collar production coming along :beer: Hows the whole thing feel now? Anyone have a ohlins spring that they want to sell, assuming collar production is umm in production :idea3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR-SPORT Posted August 21, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2010 Chris, how's the collar production coming along :beer: Hows the whole thing feel now? Anyone have a ohlins spring that they want to sell, assuming collar production is umm in production :idea3: Has anyone entertained the idea of installing that Ohlins spring on the stock VFR800 ABS shock? It looks about the same length and doesn't seem to be far off in ID/OD and it is, I believe, a 971 lb spring according to the Ohlins chart. I have an Elka installed on mine but it came with an 850 lb spring on it. I have to send it away this winter to get that changed to probably a 1100 lb spring. I just thought if it would fit I could use it for a backup shock otherwise I was going to send it with the Elka to the shock rebuilder as a spare part!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted November 4, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hello Chris ... is this thing on :laughing6-hehe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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