lotus54 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Who does Ohlins service in the States? Any recomendations? I have ave a bunch of hours on the rear damper and figured it is probably overdue. I don't have the tools to do it myself, although perhaps I should investigate that. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot taco Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 http://evolutionsuspensionproducts.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american eagle 69x Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Lewisport USA has a Ohlins technician to do these special shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted February 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) I bought the bike and the shock form Lewisport- I didn't event think of it! thanks mark Edited February 5, 2017 by lotus54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmk Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Ohlins USA is in North Carolina, no shame in a factory rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 The Ohlins is very simple to work on. You might find a local shop that could do it. It might make it easier for any service it needs down the road. The only special tool is a needle valve and access to a nitrogen bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmk Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) The modern Ohlins like many modern rear shocks often does require special tools to work on. I may be wrong about your specific shock, but most modern shocks operate best and last longer between rebuilds when vacuum bled. As a person with 40 years experience rebuilding suspension, yes almost any rear shock can be rebuilt without vacuum, but vacuum bled if the design supports it, is far superior. The KTM WP, PDS series is a good example of a rear shock that does best being vacuum bled. I designed and built my vacuum bleed equipment about two years prior to the trend of folks selling DIY vacuum bleed setups. Having done vacuum bleeds for about 12 years now, trust, it does do a better service if accomplished correctly. If the damper is not provisioned with a bleed port, a good shop can hand bleed the damper. Edited February 5, 2017 by pmk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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