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Originally Posted by jdazey
Does anyone know what model this is? The donor is a 1999, and the shocks may be that old.
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I've been away on business for the past week - not following.
Indeed I do.
Your rear Ohlins is: BM 205 - details found here;
https://ohlins.com/storage/B652D0F37590E825C0EEA82A08799B9D10CAF3869E0E423948 D6ED82302B425F/a2ba94e3a7e3459d977a01bb38ee6bba/pdf/media/9f28f5a09b744e9090c2b07cb482dc47/MI_BM205_1_x.pdf
Your Front is: BM842 -
Open the page and scroll down to the installation PDF:
https://www.ohlins.eu/en/products/motorcycle/bm-842--4007/
Ohlins are
absolutely worthy of a proper refurbishment. Many years ago, I had established a relationship with Stig "Stiggy" Pettersson. A wonderful Swedish fellow who, after a few years of successfully running his own business here in Anaheim, was hired by Ohlins USA and relocated to Hendersonville. His expertise in setting up Ohlins dampers was remarkable, matched only (in my experience) by a very select one or two others. Stig sadly passed away at 79 years old in 2022. He was a legend in the industry. Matter of fact, I had a lengthy personal chat with another very-much-missed-pelican forum member and legend in his own right; Brad Zimmerman about Stig as both of us had a motocross background. We shared some mutually fascinating as well as extremely interesting tales.
Brad's passing has also left a gaping void as his contributions here and elsewhere are incalculable.
His screen name here on Pelican is
bradzdotcom
I urge anyone passionate about, not only their BMW's but motorcycling in general to look up Brad. He was truly an impressive man.
Here is an RIP call out on Stiggy:
https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/r-i-p-suspension-tuner-stig-pettersson/
Referencing the other two who are extremely competent. There is David Behrend. Proprietor of Fast Bike Industries and also located in - of all places - Hendersonville. Very, VERY capable fellow. Check out his site and scroll to Services/Technology then to cost for a breakdown. His site is here:
https://www.fastbikeindustries.com/index_htm.html
Finally, there's Doug Brenner out here in Simi Valley. Doug has been around longer than just about anyone else I know. He helped in setting up dampers on various machines I've owned including an Ariel Atom and is undeniably a top tier expert. Like myself, Doug is an elderly gentleman, always smiling and ready to help, drawing from his deep well of accumulated knowledge of racing for over 50 years! You can actually find him on YouTube as well where he is known as "The Ohlins Guy". Do yourself a favor and watch some of his videos which are chock full of valuable info, deep diving into Ohlins like few, if
any others can -
or will.
His site:
CONTACT - BRENNER SHOCKS
to the OP: jdazey
By sending your shocks to the mothership you can rest assured they'll be returned to you in as new condition. If not in appearance then certainly in function.
Please let us know how they turn out.
best,
J.S.