SwampNut Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 The Ohlins book shows a different shock part number for the 01-02 models (03 unlisted). Anybody know if they really did change? Has anybody done the 900 shock on an 01 or later? Anyone got an 01-up shock out of the bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Has anybody done the 900 shock on an 01 or later? I had one bolted into my '01 for about half an hour. It made a funny wooshing noise and I sold it to some Canadian, RaceTech spring and all. Never rode it, but it bolted right in and was the same length as the stocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G2 Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Stocker is a MAT-EO1 on my '01. G2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 16, 2003 Author Share Posted July 16, 2003 I had one bolted into my '01 for about half an hour. Do you recall if it was the shorter one or the longer one? The 12.5" (longer) model is what fits the earlier years. It's very strange that they'd change the part number in the Ohlins book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxr Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 I'm not sure what, if any, difference there is with the Ohlins, but when I ordered mine from Hard Racing I tried using the older (pre 02) number. They told me that was not the correct model and that there was a new model for mine. I have not mounted my Ohlins yet, so you are welcome to take a look at it if it will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 16, 2003 Author Share Posted July 16, 2003 Can you measure the length from the center of each eyelet to the other? Should be either 11.75" or 12.5". Also the eyelet diameter itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxr Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Will do when I get home tonight (late). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Carlos, it was the longer model, ordered from a salvage yard by part number supplied on the main site. I also know it was the longer model 'cause they sent me the wrong (short) one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flk Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Got mine for a pre 02 from Hardracing, for my 02. They didn't know about the difference at the time, so they called Ohlins, who supposedly told them the difference was in how the preload adj' mounts, no fitment issue. I didn't have any issues putting it on, and it feels good. Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Do you recall if it was the shorter one or the longer one? The 12.5" (longer) model is what fits the earlier years. MWO-003, 12.5" long I still have it mounted, and even though it makes noise on rebound, it works just fine (and it was cheap! :wink: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxr Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Ohlins HO207 for Honda CBR 1100XX 2001- 46HRCS Hole diameter looks to be about 3/8" Length from middle of each hole looks to be about 12 3/4" Setup data on instructions say the following: Shock Absorber Length - 319 mm - by my calculation that works out to about 12.56", so my measurement of 12 3/4" may be off because of the tape I was using. Shock Absorber stroke - 52 mm Spring preload - 11 mm Rebound damping adjuster - 14 clicks Compression damping adjuster - 12 clicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 17, 2003 Author Share Posted July 17, 2003 So it sounds like Honda didn't change anything, but Ohlins did. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrdracer Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I have emails going out to Ohlins, Harris, and another source to find out what the diff. may be. I have an Ohlins HO639 on my XX...should have kept the Penske..it's a better built shock. Howie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I know the Penske Howie had on his '01 will fit an '00. Lucky for me you decided to go with Ohlins Howie. I love it and it really makes the bike more fun to ride. It's a more comfortable ride too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scott Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 What model Penske do you use and what about the spring, are folks getting that custom tailored to weight or a stock job if buying new? Thanks TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 My Penske is an 8981. It's the one with compression and rebound damping. The compression damping adjustment is in the remote reservoir. They will tailor the spring and damping shims to your specs or weight if you are buying a new shock. Traxxion Dynamics offers a Penske shock without the remote reservoir. I almost bought one of those before I was lucky enough to find my very slightly used shock. I think some of the other guys on the list bought the Traxxion Dynamics model and are happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrdracer Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 well, I got two replies, one from Ohlins and the other from Harris Performance and they both said the same thing. The 639 shock and the 207 shock are basically the same thing. The 207 is different at the top of the shock only for mounting perposes,( different hoses and position of hoses). There are some internal differences but they are not performance related (shaft 3mm longer, longer shaft jet to accomodate the longer shaft etc.) The shim stacks are all the same regardless of iteration of shock. Now there are 3 different 639 shocks.... there is a fourth number after 639. that number tells you the series of the shock. a "0" is the first iteration all the way to a "3" which is the last iteration. The "3" iteration is identical to the 207 in every spec but for mounting. So in a nut shell, the differences are only for mounting purposes. A 207 will fit a 2000 and earlier and vise versa Howie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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