[jocflier]

Ok, everyone here are some tips if you install your own Ohlins or anyone elses for that matters..(1)Rear shock..If you have Staintune exhaust you are going to have to remove one of pipes..Reason..There is very little room between the two pipes.The head of the bolt holding the bottom of the shock will not clear between them.(2)mounting the bracket for the adjuster for the compression..i.e.(sag)be sure to use the lock nut that comes with the shock.Even through the bolts goes into the welded nut for the passager peg.The lock nut will really help in keeper the bracket in place..Front shock.(1).remove the rear tire..(yep)remove both side panels.you are going to have to raise the bike in the front about 8-10" off the ground in order take the weight off the front wheel to get the shock out.I use a floor jack to do this..removing the rear tire let you get the clearance you need.If you don't the bike will want to balance between the jack and the rear tire.(not good)You will need to relocate you horn..no big deal and Ohlins give you everthing to do this..Hope this information helps anyone who is going to install there new shocks....Rick