Good price for Ohlins Shock

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  1. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Hey guys , first thread in a while so be kind .

    I spotted the Ohlins rear shock 08+ bikes on eBay today and its 20 miles up the road from me .

    Is 650 a good price for a second hand TTX ?

    Looks mint , guy says its mint

    Any body purchased second hand lately? What did you pay ?
     
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    kpone Moderator
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    Don't think you can swan back in and asked my advice on shocks without even buying me dinner first...

    Welcome back, bach.
     
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  3. RichC

    RichC Active Member

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    I just paid short of 1k for a new TTX MK2 HO931 which I am waiting on delivery of so that seems a reasonable price. Was a tie up between this and KTEC unit but I went for the bling. Will be fitting and having setup by a pro in Spring.
     
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    Oh and posting your ebay finds is sure to bring in the vultures for a bid lol!
     
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    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Ha cheers bud ,
     
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    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Cheers Rich , it's not getting much interest on the Bay so I think it's worth an email to ask what his bottom price is
     
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    PS............... got my eyes on it too !! ;)
     
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    Nutty Tart Well-Known Member

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    Old tech now mate ;)

    The latest Ohlins has twin tube for better damping (apparently)
    Like the latest Honda shock .

    Looks good for the money tho'
     
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    Old tech? Don't make me laugh. It's still a million times better than any standard shock, including the Big Piston '12 model.

    If I was you I'd hang on a few weeks, Race season has pretty much finished and a lot of bigger boys selling 08-11 goodies off to fund new bikes.
     
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    Go for it Dan, how's u getting on bud
     
  12. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Good point Craig mate , I missed a few bargains last year that you posted up
     
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    That is good advice craig.

    Dan, I messaged the guy about the shock it has a two springs with it, he doesnt seem to have much info on the spring rates but thats not a great issue. He was happy to do a deal on the shock for £700 with me. However i think im going to look into a Maxton Gp10 or search around Ex Race units as craig says.
     
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    Price seems decent enough ..... and as for Old tech.... please ! Quality never goes out of fashion, i have one for my 954, obviously not the TTX but still made a massive difference to the ride and feel of my bike, best mod i think i have ever done to any bike.
     
  15. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    NT means the MK2 TTX36, the Mk2 is defo a better shock!

    TTX36 MkII - Öhlins

    Go on Dan your a nice bloke you deserve it mate, treat yourself to a brand shiny new one....lol
     
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    Cheers Art .... thanks for understanding my comment . Of course any Ohlins is a good upgrade on the original stuff
    but there are now better Ohlins available . :)
     
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    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    I've got some shoddy old gold thing in mine, but the stock one was good enough for me pottering to the shops and back....lol

    Now I'm tempted for a ttx2 and gas carts in my supermoto :D if I win the lotto...
     
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    Nutty Tart Well-Known Member

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    Baggsy ya cast offs when you win :p
     
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