Ya, you can get those removed no problem.

 

It cost me about $340 to have the 1199 shock sent to Ohlins and have the servos removed. They also had to change the valve stack for the 899 and I got a slightly stiffer spring.

 

Ok, cool. Did that $340 include the other work, or was it $340 plus changing the valve stack and stiffer spring?

 

$340 was everything including shipping.

 

Awesome! I'm taking it all to GMD Computrack in Fairmount, GA next weekend so he's going to decide what all it needs in terms of valves, springs, etc, but that price is music to my ears!

...Also doing the Racetech Gold Valves in the front

 

I bought a shock from an 1199s as well. When I contacted Ohlins USA told me the parts weren't available and even if they were it would be cost prohibitive. Did you all go somewhere else to get the servos removed?

 

I had mine modified by STM Suspension in Fort Collins, Colorado and it turned out great. The adjusters are available as separate parts from Ohlins to any reputable Ohlins dealer.

The shock will have to be serviced completely to make the valves be manual - new oil and making sure the recall work is performed.

STM Suspension | Motorcycle Suspension Tuning in Northern Colorado. Specializing in WP Suspension.

 

Thanks! I contacted them, I'm excited to get the shock worked on. Never had and Ohlins bling before.

 

I want a rear Ohlins shock bad and this seems like a great way to save around $400 or more over buying a brand new Ohlins rear shock for the 899. Sounds like a good winter project for me!

 

Be aware that a fair number of special tools are required for this modification. There are several hundred PSI of nitrogen in the shock, and disassembly out of order will result in projectiles flying around your shop in ways that could cause grievous harm.

If this is not something you've been trained to do, then you should probably engage a properly equipped shop. If this is something you have training on, then I'll proceed forthwith to shutting up.

All of that being said - this is a great modification for the bike and something that's really worth it. It's not so much that the shock itself is that much better, but rather that you can get a range of springs for it easily, and that makes tun ins sooooo much easier.

Good luck @shawniam!

 

1299S Stock Shock converted for 899

Have bought a 1299 Ohlins shock from former GP pilote Steve Jenkner who now has a Ohlins Service Point at Sachsenring in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany.
He serviced the stock shock with now manual adjusters. Now like a brand new TTX36 but saved 350EUR.

The first test drive on street went well but can´t say anything about performance. First track day is in May. I will report.
But I would recommend never try to change the adjusters by yourself.

For more pics please visit https://ducati899.wordpress.com/2018/01/02/optimierung-fahrwerk-ii-tausch-daempfer/