jf you had money to spend on your bike

[lloydie]

iirc I read somewhere in another thread in which thumper said they are not proper Ohlins.. That they are kind of dodgy fake Ohlins on a lot of the Aprilia's and not the full sha bang so would you like the chance to change your list?

I'm Pretty happy with the road bike so not going to spend any money on that one.. think I just want a nice set of wheels and maybe forks/rear shock for the next build.. The change I would spend on learning how to ride the bike properly.. is that allowed?

I've read that too but the rsv lot Seem to think other wise !! And I don't think ohlins would put there name on them If there knock off !!
But I don't have 5k to spend anyway lol

[VTRDark]

but the rsv lot Seem to think other wise

Well they would say that wouldn't they. but I agree Ohlins would not put their name to rubbish. They may not be as advanced as OHlins Ohlins and there may be something missing to reduce costs, but this does not make them crap.

(:-})

[lloydie]

I can see an ohlins label

And I think they're the muts nuts

[Tweety]

Actually, since I have some connections with Ohlins, I can perhaps give you the truth too it? (at least according to what I have been told...)

They are proper Ohlins, really... But they are the most basic versions of the range in most cases (some versions are not), and they are in fact manufactured by a licensed subcontractor directly for Aprilia/Ohlins, and not on Ohlins normal production lines... But the quality and finish should be exactly the same really, since it's Ohlins overseeing it, responsible for the quality control...

So really, they should be on par with the basic version of the normal Ohlins range... But made for OEM production, by OEM lines... Simples...

[lloydie]

Thanks for clearing that up

[Kev L]

They were owned by Yamaha for a period of time as well if I remember right. The XJR1300 sprouted Ohlins tackle during that time I think.

[sirch345]

Actually, since I have some connections with Ohlins, I can perhaps give you the truth too it? (at least according to what I have been told...)

They are proper Ohlins, really... But they are the most basic versions of the range in most cases (some versions are not), and they are in fact manufactured by a licensed subcontractor directly for Aprilia/Ohlins, and not on Ohlins normal production lines... But the quality and finish should be exactly the same really, since it's Ohlins overseeing it, responsible for the quality control...

So really, they should be on par with the basic version of the normal Ohlins range... But made for OEM production, by OEM lines... Simples...

Very interesting,

Chris.

[alternative_vtr]

Carbon fibre wheels. Big acceleration gain and overall weight loss

[lloydie]

Carbon fibre wheels. Big acceleration gain and overall weight loss

And completely useless on the road

I think I'd change my ohlins to 08 blade front end and spend the rest on a full moriwaki exhaust system

[VTRDark]

I would just buy a different bike.

(:-})

[mik_str]

Let's see..... an aluminum subframe and fairing stay, a set of Keihin FCR carbs (with TPS), a Ti rear axle, possible a JMB (?) custom swingarm, a Braketech full floating rear disc, Mario Nava carbon bodywork, ETI carbon fuel cell, and possibly a set of custom Braketech 320mm front rotors..... a Yamamoto 2-1 Ti exhaust..... not much else left to do.........

[lloydie]

Let's see..... an aluminum subframe and fairing stay, a set of Keihin FCR carbs (with TPS), a Ti rear axle, possible a JMB (?) custom swingarm, a Braketech full floating rear disc, Mario Nava carbon bodywork, ETI carbon fuel cell, and possibly a set of custom Braketech 320mm front rotors..... a Yamamoto 2-1 Ti exhaust..... not much else left to do.........

That's a bit more than 5k lol

[koko]

22 litre fuel tank,oz wheels,ohlins,quickshifter,engine mods,paint job etc.

[mik_str]

Let's see..... an aluminum subframe and fairing stay, a set of Keihin FCR carbs (with TPS), a Ti rear axle, possible a JMB (?) custom swingarm, a Braketech full floating rear disc, Mario Nava carbon bodywork, ETI carbon fuel cell, and possibly a set of custom Braketech 320mm front rotors..... a Yamamoto 2-1 Ti exhaust..... not much else left to do.........

That's a bit more than 5k lol

actually, most of the list could be had for said price (which is about $7000 CDN/US)

carbs: $2K
exhaust: $1.5K
ETI fuel cell: $1.2 K
full-floating rear rotor: $250
Ti axle: $350
Nava bodywork: $2K........

[Troutman]

I would buy another Storm, a good one for about £2k, buy some one piece leathers, new helmet , boots etc and pay someone (a pro) to teach me how to ride my bike round a track.
Included in this I want to fall off to see what it's like, maybe in the wet.