ZRX and H2 projects

[Viktor Larsson]

where'd you find those forks???

I'm going to assume Japan.

I've been in contact with Ohlins a few times myself through different sources and the answer has always been "No we don't make them, but if you order a batch of xxx forks, we will build them for you.".

I've heard from a guy I know that it might be possible to source them through Norton but I'm not sure.

[Ginger Bear]

Found these on ebay today;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ohlins-fork-c ... 500wt_1361

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ohlins-fork-c ... 500wt_1361

Not sure if they're the 'real deal' though. Seller does have good feedback.

[zxrarrgh]

where'd you find those forks???

I'm going to assume Japan.

I've been in contact with Ohlins a few times myself through different sources and the answer has always been "No we don't make them, but if you order a batch of xxx forks, we will build them for you.".

I've heard from a guy I know that it might be possible to source them through Norton but I'm not sure.

Official Ohlins dealer for Japan proves your contact is fibbing shocker

http://www.carrozzeriajapan.co.jp/ohlin ... ASAKI.html

Lovely bikes, by the way

[morten]

where'd you find those forks???

Jeff...The easiest way is to buy them is on webike Japan. You can get them for both Z and ZRX and with all kind of fittings for different disks and calipers, and in both gold and black finish!!! Looking good!!

[Viktor Larsson]

where'd you find those forks???

I'm going to assume Japan.

I've been in contact with Ohlins a few times myself through different sources and the answer has always been "No we don't make them, but if you order a batch of xxx forks, we will build them for you.".

I've heard from a guy I know that it might be possible to source them through Norton but I'm not sure.

Official Ohlins dealer for Japan proves your contact is fibbing shocker

http://www.carrozzeriajapan.co.jp/ohlin ... ASAKI.html

Lovely bikes, by the way

As I said, they'll build them for you if you order a big batch of them. The Japanese retailer does just that: order a bunch of forks, say 100-200 units. That's a lot of forks and a lot of money, money Ohlins couldn't even dream of earning from the conventional market here in Europe or in the US since the demand for these parts is so low.

But since the Japanese have a thing for highly tuned classics and a lot of money to spare on their hobbies, they sell really well over there which is why they are available there - there is a demand.

The forks aren't even listed on Ohlins own site so I don't know who's "fibbing".

[jefflthomas]

where'd you find those forks???

Jeff...The easiest way is to buy them is on webike Japan. You can get them for both Z and ZRX and with all kind of fittings for different disks and calipers, and in both gold and black finish!!! Looking good!!

this may turn out to be the most expensive reply i've ever got on a forum!!!...LOL

[morten]

where'd you find those forks???

Jeff...The easiest way is to buy them is on webike Japan. You can get them for both Z and ZRX and with all kind of fittings for different disks and calipers, and in both gold and black finish!!! Looking good!!

this may turn out to be the most expensive reply i've ever got on a forum!!!...LOL

Agree Jeff!!!!!! But they are very cool and not many of them around
Just do it and be good to yourself

[zxrarrgh]

where'd you find those forks???

I'm going to assume Japan.

I've been in contact with Ohlins a few times myself through different sources and the answer has always been "No we don't make them, but if you order a batch of xxx forks, we will build them for you.".

I've heard from a guy I know that it might be possible to source them through Norton but I'm not sure.

Official Ohlins dealer for Japan proves your contact is fibbing shocker

http://www.carrozzeriajapan.co.jp/ohlin ... ASAKI.html

Lovely bikes, by the way

As I said, they'll build them for you if you order a big batch of them. The Japanese retailer does just that: order a bunch of forks, say 100-200 units. That's a lot of forks and a lot of money, money Ohlins couldn't even dream of earning from the conventional market here in Europe or in the US since the demand for these parts is so low.

But since the Japanese have a thing for highly tuned classics and a lot of money to spare on their hobbies, they sell really well over there which is why they are available there - there is a demand.

The forks aren't even listed on Ohlins own site so I don't know who's "fibbing".

Interesting stuff, I can see how the demand might be relatively small from Europe. You'd think they might at least offer to sell but tell European customers they have to wait for the next Japan batch request to come through and just make the extra sets at the same time. Demand might even increase there's certainly been a lot more high end tuned classics appearing in the mags for the past couple of years.

Since I bought Mr Doran's B2(Hi Paul!) I've mulling over what i fancy doing with the Exup forks on it. Cartridge kit(if available?), ZX9R/GSXR front end or top end stuff like the Ohlins? Some saving up needed first mind

[jefflthomas]

where'd you find those forks???

Jeff...The easiest way is to buy them is on webike Japan. You can get them for both Z and ZRX and with all kind of fittings for different disks and calipers, and in both gold and black finish!!! Looking good!!

this may turn out to be the most expensive reply i've ever got on a forum!!!...LOL

Agree Jeff!!!!!! But they are very cool and not many of them around
Just do it and be good to yourself

do you know if they're manufactured in Japan or China?

[morten]

where'd you find those forks???

Jeff...The easiest way is to buy them is on webike Japan. You can get them for both Z and ZRX and with all kind of fittings for different disks and calipers, and in both gold and black finish!!! Looking good!!

this may turn out to be the most expensive reply i've ever got on a forum!!!...LOL

Agree Jeff!!!!!! But they are very cool and not many of them around
Just do it and be good to yourself

do you know if they're manufactured in Japan or China?

Jeff.. As far as I know and have found out they are made on licence in Japan

[morten]

Another candy lying on my garage floor waiting to be mounted on the rex.
Newly arrived outstanding British craftmanship all Titan exhaust for my ZRX.
Weighing in at total 2,6KG and with the most butiful lobsterback silencer ever seen

This exhaust is the best I have ever seen for the REX and the weldings and finish is just EXCELLENT !!!!! Jon Keeling and the guys at Racefit really knows what they doing and make what you want on order.

I had a picture in my head of what it should look like and told Jon, and he made just that, even far beyond my expectations

I can highly recommend Racefit to everybody who thinks of having a new exhaust for they bike. The make and finish is no standing back to whatever, rather the other way

[Z1B]

Im doing some work to my ZRX but not on the olins expense scale lovely work mate, and yes cracking gold colour, my first wee bike a Suzuki Stinger was that colour. not quite as nice but nice none the less, well done.

[Viktor Larsson]

Nice looking exhaust. I got myself one just before christmas.



Oh and if it wasn't clear from Morten's message: buy one now. You won't regret it!

[Pigford]

You lot get paid tooooooooo much

[Jappen]

Nice looking exhaust. I got myself one just before christmas.



Oh and if it wasn't clear from Morten's message: buy one now. You won't regret it!

Have you moved to Norway Viktor.....
Looks great