All the charts are with gear and full of fluids. You have a sweet spot in spring travel where they are effective so make sure you get the correct spring.

 

Order the springs that match your weight (without gear is what I go by personally) and set the sag with all gear, and half tank of fuel.

 

Order the springs that match your weight (without gear is what I go by personally)

hmm, interesting! thats how i've thought of it before as well, mostly 'cause i dont always wear full leathers, touring pants dont weigh a thing

until now since i dont really do track days i've not gone through the whole measurement thing to figure out sag n' such, i just tune suspension by feel
where ever i'm riding, rarely do i need to make further adjustments once i'm happy so its a set it n' forget it scenario aside from the odd 1 click adjustment

 

I got my Ohlins shock straight from distributor in NC and they were supposed to set the shock spring to my weight. I just wanted to make sure if it's the right one before I install it on the bike.

I told them I weight 220lbs with gear and ride 80% track - 20% street
and they got me this spring - 21040-34/100 (TTX GP shock)

I am looking at those charts to make sure and can't really understand them

DanQ can you please advise me if the spring is right for me? I've been told by others many times that you are a master in suspension stuff.

I have called Ohlins, but nobody is picking up the phone, also sent them an email with same question, but I haven't received any response yet (2 days)



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I would think that either the 100 or the 105 (very minimal difference) would work for your weight range.

The springs are setup in very closely set ranges. If you look at the first post in the thread you posted in yesterday, they show where one spring rate ends, the next starts. Typically, depending on weight, it may very well be possible to use one of about three different springs. The real determining factor will be if you can get the starting sag number. Then, depending on riding characteristics, rider preferences, available external preload etc; you may find yourself altering the spring rate slightly during the next service interval.

So with you starting with the 100 spring, I would set the sag and run the heck out of it. When you get close to needing service, make note of the amount of preload used to get you in your desired range. If it's beyond the half way mark (all in or all out), you may want to consider the next spring up or down for your preferences. No matter, the charts aren't meant as an absolute. The rider's preferences are ultimately what matter most.

If you continue to have trouble contacting Ohlins USA send me a PM and I'll give you contact info for Mike F. (Thermosman). I send nearly all Ohlins inquiries his way. He's an Ohlins guru with few equals.

 

Hey
I have a question. I'm looking at Ohlins spring chart and I am confused. It doesn't say if the weight in the chart is just for rider weight, or rider weight with gear. Can you advise please?

Will you be using the spring on the shock, mounted to the bike, while riding? (hey, I don't judge...)

Will you be riding naked or with gear on? (again, I don't judge...)

You're asking the shock to perform certain functions, of which the spring is an integral component. What is the weight that will be acting on the spring?

But as Dan alluded to, think but don't over-think, sometimes you have to go ride the thing. Research is a good thing but all the fun stuff happens in the lab. Have fun riding.

 

I am 205 lbs without gear
Is this spring going to be good for me?
21040-34/100

Thanks!

Assuming you will measure and adjust your sag, that spring will work very well. Just as a reference, I am almost the same weight and I spent most of the time on my 2012 with the 95 N/mm option (the spring you are asking about is the next stiffer option at 100 N/mm).

 

Thanks Alatao