Several high end suspension people I speak to a lot think the Ohlins stuff is way overhyped and most stock stuff can be made to work better for half the money. They are sexy though.
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Cosmokenney
Husqvarna
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A guy from one of my local bike shops told me the Zokes are so popular that I could probably get almost as much for my 50 MM Zokes on ebay as it would cost to buy some Ohlins. He said the cost would almost be a wash when you consider the cost of new springs and valve work for the Zokes. Has me seriously thinking about it. I'm just not sure how to put 48 mm tubes in a 50 mm triple.
Cosmokenney
Husqvarna
Pro Class
2009 WR 250.
Thats not that part that goes in the triple. You need to measure the OD of the outer tubes. Some are the same regardless of the lowers.
Cosmokenney
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Okay 
so when I read 50 MM zokes or 48 MM Ohlins which part is 50/48 MM? Is it the upper tube that is bolted in the tripple (that's what I thought)? But you make it sound like its the lower tube (what I call the slider).
so when I read 50 MM zokes or 48 MM Ohlins which part is 50/48 MM? Is it the upper tube that is bolted in the tripple (that's what I thought)? But you make it sound like its the lower tube (what I call the slider).
everfree
Husqvarna
Pro Class
I run older Ohlins (forks +shock) like John on my 2012 310. Love 'em.
I do think there's a lack of understanding / experience out there with setting up Ohlins.
Would like to try that combo. Maybe on my cr144.
Speaking of Ohlins, here's a Bud's Racing Kawi 125 with a full set of Ohlins.
http://motocrossactionmag.com/news/bud-racings-radical-aluminum-framed-kx125-two-stroke
ajaxauto
Husqvarna
Pro Class
My self induced intervention is working in my favor. Today I went out and rode my 30 miles tuff 3rd loop National stuff on my Italian Husky with Ohliens and all worked great. I said to myself you can get another year out of this old girl. Plus with all the money you will save you can do all the rounds of the National Western Hare scrambles and all the rounds of the National Hare and Hounds along with King of the Moto and Last dog Standing.So my new plan is to stop looking at the new TE with Ohliens on the Husky Face book sight. Lets see how long I can with stand the temtation to look. I also hid my check book. But then Jeff at Halls said all I have to do is sign the contract and start making payments
I need to go ride some more
I need to go ride some more
Good on you for resisting the temptation and don't listen to Hall's. The bikes ugly anyway so stop looking at it
Okay
The lower steel / chrome or plates tube. The top part can be all over the place size wise.
Yep, back when shocks were right side up, you measured the diameter of the sliders because their size was very relatable to the amount of fore and aft flex in combination with the suspension action. They could not come up with a way to make them much bigger without making them heavy, so some savvy mx dudes decided to flip them over and keep the flex closer to the axle thereby reducing the overall effect on the chassis.
fletchman45
Husqvarna
Pro Class
. I'll have to see it to believe it. Platform sharing makes the most sense for them as with owning wp suspension. If I had the funds I'd have a 48mm zoke with and ohlins shock.....
fletchman45
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Austrian husky looks just as good as the Italian version. Ride what you want to and can afford. Payments are OK so long as you can afford and Justify them. A new ride will feel great. It seems like most people say the new generation husky could benifit from a steering dampner because the chassis is nervous. When going to a 50 tooth rear sprocket I had a new longer o ring chain installed to keep the wheelbase as long as possible.. Or tear your old bike down repaint the frame and give it some love!!!
I think that's what happened. Ajax decided to put new white yellow and blue graphics on his bikes and is still racing and doing well with them. At his camp spot I see people stop in their tracks and scratch their heads for a second or two until one of them gets it and smiles. At the race last weekend he said he's not in a hurry to justify spending big money on a new bike. But then again, there's this scuttlebut about how awesome the 2016's might be....
. I'm sticking with my Italian Husky for racing through the year so I can save money and watch for what's gonna be released for next year. That is unless I come across the right slightly used bike that I can't pass up.
ajaxauto
Husqvarna
Pro Class
It would cost me close to $20,000 dollars to switch to a new TE 300 I do want one and this summer will try to get one but to change means I have to change everything. I have so many spare parts because every time I order a part I try to order 2 so I have a spare. All those spare parts will not fit a new TE 300.
here are a few esamples of the cost estimate
$ 9,000 a new bike with tax and DMV
$5,000 Ohliens suspention front and rear forks 3500 shock 1500
$1,000 motor work and set up
$1,500 Spare ft and rear rims with tires and mousses
$2000 spare parts and bike protection like skid plates,pipe guards nuts bolts ect ect
$ 600 bigger tank with dry break
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$19,100 plus labor of love which is priceless
here are a few esamples of the cost estimate
$ 9,000 a new bike with tax and DMV
$5,000 Ohliens suspention front and rear forks 3500 shock 1500
$1,000 motor work and set up
$1,500 Spare ft and rear rims with tires and mousses
$2000 spare parts and bike protection like skid plates,pipe guards nuts bolts ect ect
$ 600 bigger tank with dry break
...............
$19,100 plus labor of love which is priceless
Zokes and sachs always worked good for me and easy to revalve to whatever you like. My AJP has sachs shock and SACHs fork. The fork is DCL coated and has preload adjusters and is the finest stock fork i have ever rode and one of the best period. If I was to send them off to get worked on my request would be simply "dont fuck them up" 
I am finding them very adjustable and excellent and all i will do is possibly put slightly stiffer springs front and rear one day. Maybe. Every single person who has ridden that bike says the suspension is remarkable and this is a wide range of weights and speeds.
I am finding them very adjustable and excellent and all i will do is possibly put slightly stiffer springs front and rear one day. Maybe. Every single person who has ridden that bike says the suspension is remarkable and this is a wide range of weights and speeds.