HP2 Ohlins cartridge from Fast Bike Industries

configurationspace · 04-20-2012, 01:01 AM

Hi all,

Have any of you got the Ohlins cartridge for the front shocks of the HP2 from Fast Bike Industries?

http://www.fastbikeindustries.com/pr...s-off-road.htm

I know a lot of people have got completely different front suspension set-ups from stock but I'm curious if any of you stuck with the 45mm shocks but have tried replacement internals. Curious if any of you have tried a range of options and what you think. The Ohlins cartridge is less than $1000.

Warthog · 04-20-2012, 07:13 AM

I added progressive springs, and less air space at the top of the oil chamber. I have heard about the Ohlins inserts, but didn't know if it was determined that there was a fit for the 45mm Zokes.

I have also seen inserts for 45mm Zokes from Marzocchi; Comp/rebound in each leg.

hillbillypolack · 04-20-2012, 07:17 AM

configurationspace · 04-20-2012, 11:39 AM

This Italian "SpecialThings" website has another front fork kit:

http://www.specialthings.it/bmw/bmw-...n-by-mupo.html

Specifications:
Diameter 25 mm cartridge-CNC hard anodized and polished.
Stem diameter 12 mm Alu.
Piston diameter 25 mm progressive system with DU bushings
Piston diameter 16 mm internal limit.
Float rod guide bushing.
Pins of compression.
Racing Oil SAE MUPO 6.5.
Chrome-silicon spring steel spring guide with Alu.
Fork caps with spring preload on the bearings and bleeder screws.

adjustments:
Extension 40 positions.
Compression 48 positions.
Manual 30 position spring preload (15 mm).

configurationspace · 04-20-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warthog

I added progressive springs, and less air space at the top of the oil chamber. I have heard about the Ohlins inserts, but didn't know if it was determined that there was a fit for the 45mm Zokes.

I have also seen inserts for 45mm Zokes from Marzocchi; Comp/rebound in each leg.

I contacted them and yes they have a 45mm Ohlins kit. I don't have any real details but I'll phone them next week.

JohnTz · 04-20-2012, 02:42 PM

I looked at them a year ago but the price was way more than 1K. I would give them a try for that amount.

configurationspace · 04-20-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnTz

I looked at them a year ago but the price was way more than 1K. I would give them a try for that amount.

Fast Bike Industries quoted me $899.95 + $65 shipping. (USD)

There's a shop in the UK that sells an Ohlins cartridge for the HP2 as well.

http://www.adventurebikewarehouse.co...ani-p-403.html

but they're charging £1,650 + £107.79 shipping. Presumably they're not the same cartridge. I'll see if I can get a spec comparison.

JohnTz · 04-22-2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by configurationspace

Fast Bike Industries quoted me $899.95 + $65 shipping. (USD)

There's a shop in the UK that sells an Ohlins cartridge for the HP2 as well.

http://www.adventurebikewarehouse.co...ani-p-403.html

but they're charging £1,650 + £107.79 shipping. Presumably they're not the same cartridge. I'll see if I can get a spec comparison.

That is the amount I saw a year ago. That's allot of pounds

and that is when I stopped looking at them. The picture you showed look identical. If you can get them for 899 bucks I am in.

oldfool · 04-23-2012, 06:04 AM

I saw these listed as twalcom inserts. looks like a good upgrade

JohnTz · 04-23-2012, 07:21 AM

Yes the twalcom are about 2800 bucks i think, that is why I am curious of the fast bike ones are the same.

Some Dude · 04-23-2012, 08:48 AM

David at Fast Bike Industries wont steer you wrong and he'll make sure it's right and talk you through set-up, installation, etc and stand behind any of his work! He's done plenty of tuning on HP2 E's with Ohlins TTX inserts in WP forks

bloochdog · 04-23-2012, 10:59 AM

Some Dude is spot on. Dave is the best.. Just back last week from Dave's shop near Asheville.. he worked both my HP2 and G65X . Night and day on both bikes. Progressive springs and heavier oil in the X Challenge and the italian cartridge alt. and Ohlins rear shock in the HP2.

we just had a group buy with fast bike.Lots of inmates are very happy with Dave's work.

configurationspace · 05-15-2012, 12:21 PM

I just ordered a set. Should have them installed sometime next week if all goes well.

configurationspace · 05-31-2012, 07:02 PM

Arrived in the mail today. Won't have a chance to install until next week.

hillbillypolack · 05-31-2012, 07:46 PM

Those look yummy. Looking forward to your take on the change once they're installed.

04-20-2012, 01:01 AM	#1
configurationspace ^OP delooper Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Deutschland Oddometer: 6,913	HP2 Ohlins cartridge from Fast Bike Industries Hi all, Have any of you got the Ohlins cartridge for the front shocks of the HP2 from Fast Bike Industries? http://www.fastbikeindustries.com/pr...s-off-road.htm I know a lot of people have got completely different front suspension set-ups from stock but I'm curious if any of you stuck with the 45mm shocks but have tried replacement internals. Curious if any of you have tried a range of options and what you think. The Ohlins cartridge is less than $1000.

04-20-2012, 07:13 AM	#2
Warthog TeutonicChronic Joined: Jun 2006 Location: The ROK Oddometer: 835	I added progressive springs, and less air space at the top of the oil chamber. I have heard about the Ohlins inserts, but didn't know if it was determined that there was a fit for the 45mm Zokes. I have also seen inserts for 45mm Zokes from Marzocchi; Comp/rebound in each leg. __________________ Warthog 2006 HP2

04-20-2012, 07:17 AM	#3
hillbillypolack Grumpy Old Goat Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Lidsville Oddometer: 4,345	__________________ I found Jesus. He was behind the sofa the whole time. 1996 M900, "Patience" 2012 GS "Sonar" 2008 Megamoto "Big Blue" 2008 S2R "WTF"

04-20-2012, 02:42 PM	#6
JohnTz HP2 Rider Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Area Oddometer: 156	I looked at them a year ago but the price was way more than 1K. I would give them a try for that amount. __________________ Don't trade them in, wear them out! '12 Honda VFR1200 '12 KTM RC8R '08 Suzuki Burgman 400 '79 Vespa P200E

04-23-2012, 06:04 AM	#9
oldfool Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: San Pedro, california Oddometer: 381	fork inserts I saw these listed as twalcom inserts. looks like a good upgrade

04-20-2012, 11:39 AM	#4
configurationspace ^OP delooper Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Deutschland Oddometer: 6,913	This Italian "SpecialThings" website has another front fork kit: http://www.specialthings.it/bmw/bmw-...n-by-mupo.html Specifications: Diameter 25 mm cartridge-CNC hard anodized and polished. Stem diameter 12 mm Alu. Piston diameter 25 mm progressive system with DU bushings Piston diameter 16 mm internal limit. Float rod guide bushing. Pins of compression. Racing Oil SAE MUPO 6.5. Chrome-silicon spring steel spring guide with Alu. Fork caps with spring preload on the bearings and bleeder screws. adjustments: Extension 40 positions. Compression 48 positions. Manual 30 position spring preload (15 mm).

04-23-2012, 07:21 AM	#10
JohnTz HP2 Rider Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Area Oddometer: 156	Yes the twalcom are about 2800 bucks i think, that is why I am curious of the fast bike ones are the same. __________________ Don't trade them in, wear them out! '12 Honda VFR1200 '12 KTM RC8R '08 Suzuki Burgman 400 '79 Vespa P200E

04-23-2012, 08:48 AM	#11
Some Dude what attitude problem??? Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Woodstock, GA Oddometer: 4,609	David at Fast Bike Industries wont steer you wrong and he'll make sure it's right and talk you through set-up, installation, etc and stand behind any of his work! He's done plenty of tuning on HP2 E's with Ohlins TTX inserts in WP forks __________________ Just some dude on the internet,..

04-23-2012, 10:59 AM	#12
bloochdog Itinerant jackass Joined: Jan 2006 Location: I cover the waterfront in Norfolk Virginia. Oddometer: 5,304	Some Dude is spot on. Dave is the best.. Just back last week from Dave's shop near Asheville.. he worked both my HP2 and G65X . Night and day on both bikes. Progressive springs and heavier oil in the X Challenge and the italian cartridge alt. and Ohlins rear shock in the HP2. we just had a group buy with fast bike.Lots of inmates are very happy with Dave's work. __________________ "Never trust a man what's made of metal! BWDR Cat Herders SMIBS BaldEagleBastards

05-15-2012, 12:21 PM	#13
configurationspace ^OP delooper Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Deutschland Oddometer: 6,913	I just ordered a set. Should have them installed sometime next week if all goes well.

05-31-2012, 07:02 PM	#14
configurationspace ^OP delooper Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Deutschland Oddometer: 6,913	Arrived in the mail today. Won't have a chance to install until next week.

05-31-2012, 07:46 PM	#15
hillbillypolack Grumpy Old Goat Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Lidsville Oddometer: 4,345	Those look yummy. Looking forward to your take on the change once they're installed. __________________ I found Jesus. He was behind the sofa the whole time. 1996 M900, "Patience" 2012 GS "Sonar" 2008 Megamoto "Big Blue" 2008 S2R "WTF"

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