Re: [ST] RE: Ohlins rear spring for an ST

[Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Keith Tynan wrote:
> My (Ohlins) spring bears the mark '1095-54/140 330' - which I've always
> understood to be a 14.0 kg/mm rate (the 140 part). Is this wrong?

I don't known for sure. However, Ohlins USA only gave me the part before 
the slash as the part number, which leads me to believe that the part 
before the slash is the only significant part of the mark (WRT spring 
weight).

Doing some more wild guessing, I'd guess the "-54" is the 15.29kg/mm 
spring, while the "-64" is the 16.29kg/mm spring.

> This wouldn't square with your data though, as it rides as near perfect as I
> can imagine (on road and track) and I tip the scales at 110 kg (fully kitted
> up)and the accessories must be another 10 kg, making 120 kg (265 lb).

There are significant differences in riding style and rider preference 
that could explain this. You may be a very smooth rider, and one who 
prefers a softer spring than average (or, at least Ohlins' idea of 
average). If it works for you, great!
- -- 
Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
San Jose, CA (USA)

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