16-09-15, 05:28 AM
Lots of options, most a notable improvement on a stock shock that's done 10k miles or more.
Refreshing a stock shock with new oil & gas doesn't address the soft spring rate for riders heavier than around 14 stone in gear. With a new spring, that option gets closer to £200.
I tried an R6 shock while my Ohlins was away for servicing. Kept it on the bike for 8 months ... I was in no rush to change because the ride quality and handling were close enough not to make me miss the gold thing.
Luke gets his R6 stock from race teams so he's effectively selling an unused item along with the dogbones. You can source your own through ebay (like I did) but you're taking a chance on the mileage and condition. You could be buying your way into a £100 bill for refreshing the R6 shock.
Adjustability - especially of the hi speed damping - is good to have even if you don't use it all that often.
Accessability to the adjusters and the preload one in particular, is as important and I understand that the Hagon isn't so good in this respect.
If I were to buy another Gen 1 tomorrow, I'd be calling Luke rather than my local Ohlins dealer.
Refreshing a stock shock with new oil & gas doesn't address the soft spring rate for riders heavier than around 14 stone in gear. With a new spring, that option gets closer to £200.
I tried an R6 shock while my Ohlins was away for servicing. Kept it on the bike for 8 months ... I was in no rush to change because the ride quality and handling were close enough not to make me miss the gold thing.
Luke gets his R6 stock from race teams so he's effectively selling an unused item along with the dogbones. You can source your own through ebay (like I did) but you're taking a chance on the mileage and condition. You could be buying your way into a £100 bill for refreshing the R6 shock.
Adjustability - especially of the hi speed damping - is good to have even if you don't use it all that often.
Accessability to the adjusters and the preload one in particular, is as important and I understand that the Hagon isn't so good in this respect.
If I were to buy another Gen 1 tomorrow, I'd be calling Luke rather than my local Ohlins dealer.