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  1. 10-10-2007 08:57 AM #1
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    How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    Anyone have approxiamate price on what it would cost to have a Ohlins rear shock setup (assume spring needed) I am debating on going new or getting used and having it rebuilt. So I need a guess on rebuild cost to factor in.

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  2. 10-10-2007 09:44 AM #2
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    Call Dan Kyle.

    I bought my R/T forks used from a semi-pro racer and immediately sent them to Dan. He changed out the springs and put new oil in them, it was like $100 and change if that much.
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  3. 10-10-2007 10:22 AM #3
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    You could ask us and get a bunch of guesses and smartass responses, or you could call Ohlins, Thermosman or Kyle and get the real story.

    Insofar as they are rebuildable, why in the world would you get a new one?
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  4. 10-10-2007 10:33 AM #4
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    Quote Originally Posted by CBRVFR View Post
    You could ask us and get a bunch of guesses and smartass responses, or you could call Ohlins, Thermosman or Kyle and get the real story.

    Insofar as they are rebuildable, why in the world would you get a new one?
    If a new one was $1000 and a used one was $600 but required respringing, revalving and rebuild at $300 (example) then why not get a new with warranty from a reputable dealer for $100 rather than risking a dodgy shck or thief on fleabay? I am trying to get a guess on the delta and thought maybe someone might have recently had one rebuilt and I could get a SWAG.
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  5. 10-10-2007 01:17 PM #5
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    You could have dialed the phone in the time it took to spell check that...
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  6. 10-10-2007 01:26 PM #6
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    Quote Originally Posted by CBRVFR View Post
    You could have dialed the phone in the time it took to spell check that...
    but that would require me to use a phone .... next you will want me on airplanes and attending stadium events
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  7. 10-10-2007 06:38 PM #7
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    I inquired and stig petersen was $150 for a revalve and $95 for the rebuild. See here:

    http://www.ppsracing.com/services.html
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  8. 10-10-2007 06:47 PM #8
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    Thanks that give me a idea
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    Getting mine worked through Dan was a bit more, something like 3-400 if memory serves. That was a new spring and rebuild/valving.

    As stated, call 'em. Also be honest with your weight, in gear.
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  10. 10-11-2007 11:06 AM #10
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mojave954 View Post
    Getting mine worked through Dan was a bit more, something like 3-400 if memory serves. That was a new spring and rebuild/valving.
    Yeah, doing a revalve will cost more than a simple oil change.
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  11. 10-11-2007 12:56 PM #11
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    Re: How much to rework an Ohlins rear?

    Quote Originally Posted by luvtolean View Post
    Yeah, doing a revalve will cost more than a simple oil change.
    Yup, really depends on what it needs. I know my R/T forks had been thoroughly used and abused. Dan popped them open and said new springs for my weight and new oil, nothing more. They make a good product.
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