Ohlins 888 shock question?

[Gibby]

I have a 13 xc300r with ohlins 888 shock.
Does this have a high speed adjustment?
There is a nut that can be backed out on the outside of the low speed compression adjuster. Some have said it is a high speed adjustment some say not, i have backed it out a couple turns and didn't loose any fluids or nitrogen charge. I ran it back it though cause i am not sure.
Some gas gas manuals say it has high speed adjustment some manuals say no.
Please Help!

Good Riding!

 

[twowheels]

Please, please, please turn this back in and leave it there. The 13s with 888s did not have externally adjustable hs comp.


PlusOnePerformance

 

[Gibby]

Got it.
Thanks

 

[Jakobi]

Just imagine that adjuster getting spat out with 150psi behind it.. no thanks

 

[Leo]

the '11 have

 

[Fred1956]

Just imagine that adjuster getting spat out with 150psi behind it.. no thanks

Been there & done that..... it's not good (& too late) when you see the o-ring pop out

 

[Gibby]

Glad that I didn't back it out far enough to get spat on!! I just got my suspension tuned, revalve and resprung from Drew Smith W.E.R.
I haven't had much ride time since I got it back but what little time I have had it feels nice. There is no more hard spike in the rear. Front and rear are both much plusher through out the mid travel. Better traction accelerating out of corner with choppy ground. Just wanted to make sure I knew all my options when it comes to adjustability. Thanks for Keeping me straight!

Good Riding!
Josh Gibson
joshgibson@aencservices.com

 

[Vindicator]

While you're on it, could you please let me know if it's OK for the clevis , and consequently the shaft, to turn around when adjusting the spring preload ? Do I need to turn it back around to the same position ? This is on the old 888 model, 2011 with HS adjuster . If I turn it around long enough, will it fall down or something ?

 

[Fred1956]

While you're on it, could you please let me know if it's OK for the clevis , and consequently the shaft, to turn around when adjusting the spring preload ? Do I need to turn it back around to the same position ? This is on the old 888 model, 2011 with HS adjuster . If I turn it around long enough, will it fall down or something ?

I've never had an issue, I believe the clevis is Loctited with the good stuff but I'm not an expert

 

[Jakobi]

While you're on it, could you please let me know if it's OK for the clevis , and consequently the shaft, to turn around when adjusting the spring preload ? Do I need to turn it back around to the same position ? This is on the old 888 model, 2011 with HS adjuster . If I turn it around long enough, will it fall down or something ?

The shaft, piston, and clevis will all spin in the body quite easily with no spring on. Its normal that as you start to tension the spring up the whole lot will turn. I always make sure I install it with the adjuster facing the same way it was though (on the clevis). Its not so much an issue with the Gassers, but some brands/models only have clearance between the linkages with the clevis and bolt installed in a certain direction. Just something to be aware of.

Now, if the clevis is turning and the shaft isn't thats a worry, but very unlikely.

 

[Vindicator]

Thanks guys. The clevis and shaft are turning together, I was just afraid I might be unscrewing the shaft from the body of the shock .