Öhlins Shims 12/38/0.38The facts.
| Brand | Öhlins |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 00538-38 |
| Category | Shims |
| Inner Diameter | 12 mm |
| Outer Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 0.38 mm |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Shims 12/38/0.38, Öhlins part number 00538-38. Revalving means changing the stack, not the piston — that is why shims are sold singly.
Key Features
- Öhlins part number 00538-38
- Original Öhlins service part
- Thickness 0.38 mm
- Inner Diameter 12 mm
- Outer Diameter 38 mm
Where It Sits
At 12 mm, 38 mm, 0.38 mm it fits one position only; the next size up carries a different number. Changing one shim in a stack alters the damping curve measurably; that is why Öhlins sells them individually rather than only as sets. The stack is the tuning: outer diameter sets where the shim bends, thickness sets how hard it resists. A coned or marked shim is finished — it no longer seals against its neighbour.
Why the Original
Parts remain available years after a unit leaves the current price list, which is unusual in this trade. This is an original Öhlins part, not an aftermarket equivalent — the tolerances are the ones the unit was assembled to. Service parts are ordered per piece unless stated otherwise. For a full rebuild, the seal kit plus the wear parts is usually the sensible order.
Identifying the Right Part
Part number 00538-38 is unambiguous; the description alone is not, because Öhlins uses similar wording across sizes. inner diameter 12 mm, outer diameter 38 mm, thickness 0.38 mm is what distinguishes this number from its neighbours in the range. Outer diameter sets the lever the oil works against; thickness sets how hard it resists. Öhlins stamps and grinds its shims to tolerances a general-purpose washer never holds.
Fitting and Setup Service
Fitting service parts means opening a pressurised unit. As an authorised Öhlins service centre we do that here, with the right tools and a dyno check afterwards — just ask.
Specifications
- Brand: Öhlins
- Part Number: 00538-38
- Category: Shims
- Inner Diameter: 12 mm
- Outer Diameter: 38 mm
- Thickness: 0.38 mm
- Country of Origin: Sweden
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