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2006 vs 2008 suspension changes?

Discussion in '6th Generation 2002-2013' started by VFRDaisy, May 10, 2010.

  1. VFRDaisy

    VFRDaisy New Member

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    Hey, just getting started here after a lay off of a few years. I have a 2008 and want to put an Ohlins (46HRCLS) on the back. Trouble is the websites (Kyles, Hard Racing) only list the shock availability up to 2006. Have they just not updated the listing or are there suspension changes to the 08 and 09? In simple words, will a shock for a 2006 fit on a 2008? I'm don't think there were any major changes to the bikes those last few years, but I'm not sure. Does anyone know for sure?
     


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    I am confident in my knowledge that 06 to 09 are the same bike and would have no problem ordering the shock.
     


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    +1 to what jason said.
     


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    Jason, that was also my thinking, but after being away for a few years, wanted to check with someone current in 6thGen bikes. BTW, along the same lines, the PCV is listed for only the 2009, however, when I called corporate, they said they only "officially" support the 2008 with the PCIII, but there is no reason why the new PCV won't work on the earlier models. Thanks much!
     


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    Ohlins USA is located in good ole Hendersonville, NC and you can give them a call anytime. 828-692-4525 ext 308 Matt Sage or matt.sage@ohlinsusa.com
     


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    It will fit no problem the shock is the same from 2002-2009
    I will take the stock shock off your hands for the shipping cost if your willing
     


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