A chap I know is selling one he had on his Non ABS 2011 blade. is there any difference between the ABS and non ABS with regards to the rear shock? i need to find what model it is, I have no idea yet Any help
Hi Remal, Below is a link to the Ohlins fitment PDF. It should show what model Ohlins will fit your bike. Obviously you will need to know what one is being sold. Great upgrade IMO, makes a very noticeable difference. http://www.ohlins-suspension.co.uk/OhlinsRecommendationList2012_shocks.pdf
According to the Ohlins fitment chart that model fits an 08 to 012 Blade. The link you put up says it fits with or without ABS. If yours is an 08 -012 it should fit but you could always check with an Ohlins supplier.
Looked into this when speccing my dream CBR (if I had a few grand to spare, as you do )and looks like most upgrades are the same between the abs and non abs including front and rear suspension. I found the main diferences were brake lines- you need more, hugger - need more clearance, exhaust that use the servo - need a longer cable and discs, they need to be tapped to hold the speed sensor rings.
Remember the 2012 shock is a twin tube unit and while maybe not quite ohlins is another good upgrade option to consider for a load less money.
Hi Remal. I think they are about £1200 new, they usually go for anything from £500 to 600 second hand. I got one second hand and then had it serviced just to make sure it was in perfect working order, service cost me £80 from memory. So 450 sounds very good to me.
