OHLINS SUSPENSION UPGRADE ANYONE?

[Timpo]

I posted it then deleted it, but you email notification still honoured the post, no worries.
I have fired an enquiry to FTR regarding what unit will fit my 650XC.
Sure theough, keep my name on the list, I'm very interested.

Timpo.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I posted it then deleted it, but you email notification still honoured the post, no worries.
I have fired an enquiry to FTR regarding what unit will fit my 650XC.
Sure theough, keep my name on the list, I'm very interested.

Timpo.

See my PM...................there a 2 options from Ohlins for the XC

 

[SKON]

FTR Update

OK. Quick update.Just been speaking to Will at FTR.They very pleased with the interest theyve been getting re this group buy.
As it seems we should easily make the minimum 5,I have taken the plunge and put my deposit down by credit card,though they wont process that payment till they have at least another four takers.They have asked me to say that there is a cutoff point for this particular buy,which means whoever wants to go for it,you need to contact Will at FTR, and put yer deposits down by end of play Friday after next (4th June).
Once the first 5deposits are taken.the payments will go through,the parts for each bike ordered,and you will be contacted re delivery dates,fitting appointments etc.Obviously they are happy to take as many of us as want to apply,but they wont move until the first 5 have slapped thier mastercards down!
If it happens that there are not enough takers,our deposits will be returned/not processed/used to bail out Greece

 

[er-minio]

Hi, I got a quote from Will via mail.

I'm awaiting a payment to come thru, so most probably I'll joint the group too.
I'll let you guys know if/when I'm putting my deposit.

 

[niko]

OK. Quick update.Just been speaking to Will at FTR.They very pleased with the interest theyve been getting re this group buy.
As it seems we should easily make the minimum 5,I have taken the plunge and put my deposit down by credit card,though they wont process that payment till they have at least another four takers.They have asked me to say that there is a cutoff point for this particular buy,which means whoever wants to go for it,you need to contact Will at FTR, and put yer deposits down by end of play Friday after next (4th June).
Once the first 5deposits are taken.the payments will go through,the parts for each bike ordered,and you will be contacted re delivery dates,fitting appointments etc.Obviously they are happy to take as many of us as want to apply,but they wont move until the first 5 have slapped thier mastercards down!
If it happens that there are not enough takers,our deposits will be returned/not processed/used to bail out Greece

done
deposit down

 

[SKON]

done
deposit down

WKd! The horses are on the track

 

[SKON]

Just got a PM from another inmate.Thats three deposits in place,another two and the FTR crew will start ordering in our parts!
C`mon girls and boys,you know you want some

 

[GunZenBomZ]

Skon, send me a link/telephone number & i'll sort my deposit out.

Paddy F800GS

 

[SKON]

Link

Hiya Paddy,
just PM`d the link to ya,but its http://www.ftrsuspension.co.uk/ just in case anyone else needs it.
Phone number at the bottom of thier home page.Ask to speak to Will who is dealing with this caper.
Ragards J

 

[steveh]

cheers guys

just ordered front and rear for my 1200gs, Will tells me thats 4 confirmed just need one more.

Just for ref they knocked 20% off the parts and fitting price so made sense in my mind to do both

Steve

 

[SKON]

Well played!

just ordered front and rear for my 1200gs, Will tells me thats 4 confirmed just need one more.

Just for ref they knocked 20% off the parts and fitting price so made sense in my mind to do both

Steve

Great stuff Steve!
Yep,thats the deal they agreed.I came to the same conclusion,and going to have them fit me up (so to speak!)
I make that 5,once GunZ gets his shekels in......

 

[er-minio]

just ordered front and rear for my 1200gs, Will tells me thats 4 confirmed just need one more.

Guys, I confirmed the price with them and I'm going for it.
As said will put the deposit down on tuesday (awaiting a payment to come through). I'll confirm here, of course.

 

[SKON]

Good man yersel Er-minio
Chaps I believe we are quorate And theres still another week to go!

High 5

 

[SKON]

PS. Dean (PUMA), meant to say ta fer the tip-off about this
you`re off on you alpine jaunt this weekend if I remember rightly? If so,have top trip mate,and lets hear how that Ohlin takes the punishment
Miles o` to you and yer buddies

 

[Dean]

PS. Dean (PUMA), meant to say ta fer the tip-off about this
you`re off on you alpine jaunt this weekend if I remember rightly? If so,have top trip mate,and lets hear how that Ohlin takes the punishment
Miles o` to you and yer buddies

Hi Jay,

and thanks

no the alps is at the end of august we have a awesome trip planed.

but this weekend is a dry run. in more ways than one, heading out for 1 480 mile day trip on sunday, with the guys i'm heading to the alps with.

a mixed bag of bikes a harley a bonny, three bmw's a 1150gsa, k100 and mine
two of the riders have not done 400 + mile days and want to know how it feels

three of us are running our tanks dry to know our capabilities. it will be fun.

as for you guys and your OHLINS, great deal price wise, and wow are you gonna be pleased with the results

no problemb for the tip off glad to help

 

[GunZenBomZ]

Thanks for pm Skon, I'll be phoning them on tuesday to place my deposit.



..and big respect for helping others get a deal]

 

[SKON]

Aw shucks!

Cheers mate!No worries,hopefully a good result for us all,and FTR too!
Besides, helps pass the time while I wait for my 8 to arrive.2 weeks according to the nice folk at Ocean

 

[SKON]

A mounting solution

Spent quite a bit of time, over on the Adv rider forum(I know,should get out more.I promise I will once they remove my tag), curious how our cousins over the pond deal with some of the issues that seem to come packaged with our bikes.Any way,long thread short,Ive come to the conclusion that the kit shown here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580250 from Dan,(Indy Unlimited), is a GOOD THING ,and after a few PMs await the arrival of mine.
If you guys are curious/interested I suggest you put a couple of hours aside,and peruse this thread http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486251.
Not a particularly comfortable read,but ultimately a positive result (kind of).The interweb at work eh? If you cant be bothered with the whole thread,starting from page30 will give the gist

 

[Dean]

Hi PUMA/Dean

Just remember that the fuel pump uses..... FUEL to keep it cool, and does not LIKE to run on empty, as far as I know. This does not mean it CANNOT run (on) empty, so I will let others more technical than I advixe here, but I have read on ADVRider of a theoretical risk with running the bike dry...?
Cheers

All is well zebra , I can confirm fuel ran out and engine cut out no further noise no spluttering nothing just like the ignition had been turned off quiteness, coasted to a stop, re fuelled at the road side carried 2 litres started no problemb, first time all as usual, result.

had a nice 549 mile run of mixed roads and speeds.

During which the tank was filled then run Dry and it run out at 218.8 miles.

The fuel light came on then 49 miles later it ran out.

when the computer showed 9 miles to empty it actualy gave me 23 Miles.

Back to the Ohlins,

Essex- A40 via oxford- into Wales brecon beacons, over the severn bridge, headed to the new forest and back to Essex.

The ohlins were superb , transformed the bike.

some more farkeling then Ready for the Alps


Nice to know the Ohlin group is growing

theres a nice truckers cafe FTR can point you to with good food

 

[SKON]

Nice one Dean
Its so good to get feedback like this,makes spending large wads a little less daunting if you know what I mean
Sounds like you had a corker of a weekend,and man yer bike is lookin the dogs danglies!
Im just counting the days........