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Old 23-05-07, 10:54 AM   #1
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Default Bargain GSXR 600 Ohlins Shock on Ebay

Its a bit too much money for me unfortunately, but if anyone is looking to upgrade to an Ohlins Rear shock, I spoke to this guy on ebay as no-one met reserve on the auction. He said he will let it go for £350, but I reckon he could be talked down further, maybe to £300 even . Not bad considering brand new these are worth over £700!

This one is for a GSXR 600 K1-K3, but I guess it may fit into an SV also?

Wish I had more money


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...DME:L:RTQ:UK:1
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Old 23-05-07, 10:57 AM   #2
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Default Re: Bargain GSXR 600 Ohlins Shock on Ebay

But you can buy a proper SV ohlins for £350 accroding to SV650Racer. Ok, it might not be the all singing/dancing one but would come with a full warranty. Just a thought
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Old 23-05-07, 12:42 PM   #3
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Default Re: Bargain GSXR 600 Ohlins Shock on Ebay

Not all Ohlinses are born equal But, it'd quite likely have taken a lot of work to get it working well for an SV. No clue what the spring rate is on those... On the other hand, if you buy any used aftermarket shock you should probably figure on gettign it rebuilt anyway, the odds of it being valved and sprung right for you are fairly slim and it might need a service (lots of people sell shocks just as they come due for a rebuild, since that costs a good chunk of the value of the shock)

On the other other hand, I reckon most places selling shocks don't do any real setup anyway, they just take it out of the box with the standard spring and valving and fit it regardless of lardiness of rider or riding style or purpose.
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