Yes, sorry guys, I took the last FGRT forks for a ZX14. I think Dan K is right about it being the last in the USA, because he is the major retailer for Ohlins USA.

hmmmmm.....

ha-rumph-

well I don't know about dan Kyle just yet I'm calling my man at Motomummy tomorrow.

Hey now wait! There are FGRT forks and then there are FGRT FORKS, you know? Looks like Motomummy claims to have the FGRT R&T and then they have the FGRT 200

Which one do I want? Can't really tell from the descriptions if one is more road oriented or one is more track oriented. Any info on that Privy?

* Last updated by: Rook on 12/26/2013 @ 6:33 PM *

On 12/26/2013 7:28 PM, Contact Form wrote:
To: Momtomummy

Message:
Are the Ohlins FGRT forks for a 2008 Kaw ZX-14 actually available? I heard Ohlin's quit making them for the ZX-14.

Also, I see you have the FGRT200 and FGRT R&T. I do not which I want so please check if both are DEFINITELY available.

Thank you

Daron

Name
XXXrook

Email
xxxxx

Phone
xxxx

Bike
08 Kaw ZX-14 and 08 busa

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From: MotoMummy <mummy@motomummy.com>
Subject: Re: MM Contact: Technical/Product Support
Date: December 27, 2013 9:53:21 AM CST
To: xxxx rook

The FGRT 200 series is in stock. That is the only model available at this time. It's the newer model so that is a good thing. Also login to your account with us (or register if you don't have one) and you'll see the discounted price for the forks :)

* Last updated by: Rook on 12/27/2013 @ 2:47 PM *

So these is the 200 Motomummy has. Is this the same as the 207?

Is FGRT 200 the name for the latest series of Ohlins fork and 207 is the specific number that fits the ZX-14?

The forks they have are listed to fit ZX-14 are for 2012-2013. WILL THESE FIT A 2008 ZX-14?

Just confirmed from motomummy, for an 08 ZX-14, there is NO series 200 Ohlins fork. They were discontinued.

ah well, I am getting interested in doing a Traxxion Dynamics refurb in my stockers.

Well, forks for the 2012+ are for the ZX14R and those are not the same as pre-2012 forks. They sure won't fit on a Concours 14 either. AFAIK. Could be wrong.

So yes, the old FGRT for the 08-11 ZX14 are out of production and nobody will have any. I am pretty sure Dan Kyle would know if they did, since he probably sold to them. LOL.

Well, forks for the 2012+ are for the ZX14R and those are not the same as pre-2012 forks.

HANG ON!!! wooooooooooooooooah!

yes they are. Don't know about a Connie but the new ones fit just fine on a old 14.

http://zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=BA6F8DBC-1372-66AE-3BB69620E9F4EA6E&page=1&&show=0

From: **************** [mailto:************]
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 11:09 AM
To: dan@kyleusa.com
Subject: fitment FGRT 207 to 06-2012 ZX-14

Hi Mr Kyle.

I understand the Ohlins FGRT 807 fork is no longer available for the Gen1 Kawasaki ZX-14.

Yes that is correct

Will the new FGRT 207 that is listed to fit the new ZX-14r also fit a 2008 ZX-14 or a 2009 ZX-14?

Yes 2006-2012

ZZ-R 1400
2006-12
FGRT 207
FG R/T NIX
114
755
120
04744-95

Thanks

Dan
831 394 1330

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* Last updated by: Rook on 2/6/2014 @ 7:16 AM *

I confirm I talked to DK a year ago and it was 100% sure they would fit. I also ask the folks at Ohlins and they had no clue. Word on the track is that the NIX are a cheaper option made to appeal to a wider client base. Privateer forks are supposedly a little better. Best option is to replace the internals. The Ohlins forks do look way cooler and will match my Brembos really well but performance wise I wouldn't be gaining anything.

thanks, dragking. Back to the Taxion Dynamics option. Still want that nifty Ohlins rear shock.

or maybe not.

Got your reply to the previous message. Have a new question.

I recently heard that the old FGRT 807 was actually a superior product to the FGRT 207.

I would not agree with that

That would have been very foolish for any company to do.


Supposedly, the 207 forks were made to sell to a broader market niche and Ohlins trimmed back on the internal mechanism compared to what they put in the FGRT 807. Any truth to that?

No

Ohlins designed these to be equal or better than the 25 MM cartridge forks, this includes all FGRT8XX series forks.

They designed them to be less expensive to make and then raised the price higher than the FGRT8XX series forks, as they had wanted to raise the FGRT8XX series forks for a very long time. A new fork was the opportunity to do that.


Thanks

Dan
831 394 1330