What is the rear shock length? ( Ohlins ) - Ducati.ms

ConnorB · Jan 18th, 2012, 10:20 pm

Hi all, I recently picked up an old Norton Commando that I'm gonna be doing a full cafe treatment to. I want to put some twin Ohlins shocks on the rear, and was wondering if the SC shocks happened to be the correct length. That would be great, then all I would need to do is find a used set

Would someone be able to measure their shock length for me? From top mount to bottom, preferably with the rear wheel off the ground so it's at full extension. I'm hoping its close to 12.75-13" but if not oh well! Would really appreciate the favor!

Cheers,
Connor

**JCPakBikes** · Jan 19th, 2012, 5:24 am

funny a Norton question in the sport classic section
Nevertheless
I believe there is a Ohlins shock for the older Ducati that may work
I'll find out and get back to you
If thet remove this thread
email me and I can email you back the info

JC

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConnorB

Hi all, I recently picked up an old Norton Commando that I'm gonna be doing a full cafe treatment to. I want to put some twin Ohlins shocks on the rear, and was wondering if the SC shocks happened to be the correct length. That would be great, then all I would need to do is find a used set

Would someone be able to measure their shock length for me? From top mount to bottom, preferably with the rear wheel off the ground so it's at full extension. I'm hoping its close to 12.75-13" but if not oh well! Would really appreciate the favor!

Cheers,
Connor

ConnorB · Jan 19th, 2012, 8:53 am

Thanks, yes a Norton question I guess but the audience that could answer my question is you guys so hopefully this is okay. I think i found one type that may fit, called a PRCLB. Would be great if an OEM shock from another bike (like your sport classics) would fit because then I could buy used.

Thanks,
Connor

**JCPakBikes** · Jan 19th, 2012, 9:45 am

A good source for information would be contacting the Socalnorton.com
or go to the socal norton Facebook page.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConnorB

Thanks, yes a Norton question I guess but the audience that could answer my question is you guys so hopefully this is okay. I think i found one type that may fit, called a PRCLB. Would be great if an OEM shock from another bike (like your sport classics) would fit because then I could buy used.

Thanks,
Connor

**JCPakBikes** · Jan 19th, 2012, 10:40 am

Ohlins does have a 900ss shock 331.5 mm
We can get these
and
The DU707 is for the GT and Sport and NCR new blue
We can have custom shocks made to spec for most
Pricey... after all it is a Ohlins
but
If you are on a budget..... talk to a Norton owner, they are good a scrounging for bargains

**JCPakBikes** · Jan 19th, 2012, 10:55 am

BTW the du707 is 378mm

ConnorB · Jan 19th, 2012, 11:49 am

Thanks for all the info! I've got some searching and research to do!

debby · Jan 19th, 2012, 2:44 pm

Sport Classic shocks are too long.

If you go with Ohlins on the rear you're going to be really unhappy with the stock Norton forks. Most Commando owners, being rather frugal in nature, just throw on a set of Hagons and call it good. But it's been said that the cheapest part on a Norton Commando is the nut the connects the handlebars to the seat!

There are other things you should look at upgrading before dropping big coin on shocks - new isos, upgraded headsteady, maybe a steering damper. Do a full rebuild and make everything right before getting into a lot of mods. Make sure the frame is straight. Also the fork tubes (they are probably bent). Hook up with your local Norton owners club. These bikes are pretty straightforward to work on but there are things you need to know about so you don't make expensive mistakes.

Post some pics. Check out accessnorton.com and start reading back posts. Tons of info there.

good luck,
Debby
72 Combat
74 850
plus a few non-Nortons...

ConnorB · Jan 19th, 2012, 5:51 pm

Thanks Debby. The bike is actually almost complete from a restoration done by a friend who lost interest. Rebuilt engine, new Iso mounts. It is pretty well gone through. All it really needs is to be assembled, but I want to change it up quite a bit.

My plans are to take modern sportbike inverted forks and twin disc brakes and fit them to the Norton. Probably need to reinforce the steering neck. I was tossing around the idea of doing a monoshock conversion in the rear, but I think I just want to go the twin shock route with upgraded pieces, like Ohlins. Want to put some Excel wire wheels on it. Probably going to do a chopped rear subframe to get that tiny cafe racer seat look.