Gauging Interest - Group Buys - OHLINS - CR-S's - UPDATED

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:28 pm

Ok, since the sell of my Evolution, I have been asked to take on a few builds for others, and so I have formed my own company named db Customs. Out of this, I am now an authorized dealer for OHLINS, SUDCO, and working on a few others (such as Carrillo, Galfer, Spiegler, OZ Wheels, etc).

Initially, my interest was to obtain the dealer licensing to ONLY support products for my personal client's builds, however I am now considering passing along some discounts to the site members here through group buys.

After discussing this with OHLINS, I can offer to the site the HO140 twin shock OHLINS for the DOHC CB-F for $665 USD + shipping. For this price, I would need to sell a minimum of 10 sets. These would be drop shipped directly to you from OHLINS. The MSRP on these are $863 USD.

NOTE, AT NO CHARGE, the springs will be selected specific to your bikes weight and your own weight and riding style, and will be delivered to you with the correct springs installed! In the past, these shocks were sold to those that have heavily modified their bikes to reduce weight. However, the springs that typically came with the shocks were for stock bike weight and to support two up riding, making the ride a bit harsh for street riding. Springs can be a choice between yellow, or black.

ALSO note that if you are interested in high dollar conventional 43mm upright OHLINS bling for your custom F, I can also offer these to you as well. Note however that these are in no way intended to fit right out of the box. You would be responsible for fitting them to custom triple clamps and wheels of your choice. Or, I eventually will be offering a service to put together wheel, fork, and triple clamp packages for the F on a case-by-case basis. You will have to email me to discuss that however.

I am also looking at group buys for Keihin CR round slide carbs for the 750-900-1100F. However, if there was a greater interest in FCR's for the 900-1100F, I would investigate the quantities required to pass along maximum discounts. I will have the pricing packages available soon on these.

Feel free to PM me or reply to this thread to express interest.

Darren

https://www.facebook.com/DBCustomRetroMods

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:03 pm

Thanks for offering this. Interested in the FCR pricing.

Twinstar Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 128 Location: Toronto

Amazing what doors open when you follow the passion!

This is great to be able extend these deals to this forum. I'll be tuned in for more offerings.

Corbin gunfighters on the horizon?

Best of luck with the builds.

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:18 pm

Shugalou wrote:

Corbin gunfighters on the horizon?

Nah, considered it but they only want to deal with long established businesses that will be able to bring them immediate sales in large quantities Rolling Eyes

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:33 am

+1 on FCR pricing. Would probably be interested in another set of Ohlins too if there's some space between the two buys.

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:45 am

I am going to have to buy another project so I can get in on some of this action! Wink

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:51 am

i'm interested in the ohlins and the cr carbs for the 900. If we did this after christmas it would be better given that my wife always spends 3 times more than we save for Confused

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:18 am

I am going to have to buy another project so I can get in on some of this action! Wink
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I was wondering Chris how long it would take for you to get back in the game dude. A few weeks is good, that shows great restraint and patience!!!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:43 am

This time last year my wife was away in Florida visiting her dad. I bought the 900...

My wife is away again in Florida at the moment visiting her dad Wink

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:38 am

I'm in on 1 set Ohlins.

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:28 pm

I'm interested in the carbs. They would be a nice upgrade to my blue 1100F resto-mod. Please keep us posted and thanks for doing this.

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:28 pm

I would be in for a set of shocks and the CR carbs....but not until the spring.......I'm in boat sales and things are a little slow right now for cash flow.

Twinstar Joined: Feb 05, 2012 Posts: 205 Location: ireland

Carbs would be nice alright

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:35 pm

I also would be interested in the Ohlins and round slide carbs but would have to wait until early spring my self. Thanks for the info and offering Jamie

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:05 pm

Pencil me in for carbs for my 985. See how my builds treat me.

Every day I dream of quitting my day job to focus more on bikes. I just don't feel safe enough to make the leap.

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:26 pm

I'm curious about the FCR's for an 1100. I can't commit to them at this point, just curious. When I looked into them a few months ago I was told they weren't available in North America. If they were, price depending, I may be interested.

Keep us posted.

Brett

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:16 pm

I could probably be talked into a set of CRs in the spring.

Cheers.

Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 4:32 am

I'd be down for a set of Ohlins. Sign me up.

I'll also be buying carbs in a few months here, not sure how soon you're looking at getting a GB for those together.

Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 2:17 pm

So far:

OHLINS - 4
CR-S - 5
FCR - 3

Need 6 more for the OHLINS to make it possible at $665 USD + Shipping

Keihin CR-S pricing (USD + Shipping):

29mm: $700
31mm: $715
33mm: $740

FCR pricing to come.

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:21 am

I am very interested in a set of CRs for my 985. What is the recommended size for a 985 for street riding? Will there be an option for them to come with the correct filter pods?

Regards,

Chris

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:02 am

I count 6 ohlins requests.

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:48 pm

I've got shock money burning a hole in my pocket.
I'm in.

Thanks Darren!
Nich

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:26 pm

n8n8n8 wrote:

I count 6 ohlins requests.

Well it has to be a group purchase all at once .... some are looking to buy sooner than later, and some are not.

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:28 pm

Looks like SUDCO wont be bringing in FCR's anytime soon in any size.

I am looking to becoming a registered dealer with Webike Japan, so I might be able to pass along some discounts on FCRs going that route. It's not a huge priority right now for me but will keep it as an option.

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:50 pm

Here is a list of everyone interested in Keihin CR-S's, the parentheses indicate the size in mm's:

n8n8n8 (31's), tomk1960 (33's), Sebspeed (31's), Bone (31's), psychodad (33's), toronto78, jcooper, casper1978, and nugget.

For those without parentheses beside your name, please indicate the size of your engine so I can determine the carb size you need.

Here is a list of everyone interested in OHLINS:

psychodad, n8n8n8, swede0030, jcooper, A4v8swap, F-crazy. and nugget.

That makes 7, we need 3 more.

Also note, the CR-S's will come as jetted as recommended by SUDCO for your engine, assuming you have an aftermarket exhaust. Like any carb, depending on your location and elevation and the condition of your engine (compression, etc), these will likely need to be "fine tuned". In most experiences (but not all) with CR-S's it is usually the pilot jet that needs to be adjusted to clean up the mid range.

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:43 pm

My engine size will be 985

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:45 pm

It will have to be spring time for me.

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:55 pm

I'm in for carbs for an 1100 too. Just not sure whether CRS or FCR? Early Xmas present to myself.

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:00 pm

psychodad wrote:

I'm in for carbs for an 1100 too. Just not sure whether CRS or FCR? Early Xmas present to myself.

It would have to be 33mm CR-S, as stated above SUDCO can not source the FCR's any longer as Keihin has decided the demand isn't there. I will add you to the list.

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:07 pm

I could do just the ohlins for now, the carbs would have to wait.

Nate