Ok now for some additional information on the Ohlins shocks.
Ohlins uses a series of letters and number to tell us what features each shock has, this is the information on that coding.
These Letter/Numbers are listed on the Link with the pricing next to the Shock Part Number.
Examples of Ohlins Codes:
S46ER1S
S46HR1C1S
S46D
S36DR1S
T36PR1C1
Shock Absorbers - Types and Adjustments
Start by finding out which shock absorber fits your bike. Then identify which kind of shock absorber it is and which adjustment features.
S, T
Single or Twin tube design
36,39,44,46 or 50 mm
Piston diameter
E - Emulsion type
D - Monotube high pressure gas type with internal reservoir in main body
P - Montotube high pressure gas type with external "piggy back" reservoir
H - Monotube high pressure gas type, hose mounted external reservoir
K - Emulsion type for cruiser bikes
Q1 - Progressive damping with two pistons
W - Delivered without spring
Adjustment features
C1 - Adjustable compression damping. Adjuster on reservoir |
C2 - Adjustable high & low speed compression damping. |
C4 - Electronically controlled (EC) compression damping |
R1 - Adjustable rebound damping. Adjuster wheel on end-eye |
R1 - Adjustable rebound with adjuster on the reservoir |
R4 - Electronically controlled (EC) rebound damping adjuster |
S - Hose mounted hydraulic spring preload adjuster |
S1 - Electronically controlled (EC) hydraulic preload adjuster |
B - Integrated hydraulic spring preload adjuster. |
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Mechanical spring preload adjuster |