Öhlins Fork Springs 9.5 N/mm / 243 mm / Ø 38 mm
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part Number08779-95
Spring Rate9.5 N/mm
Free Length243 mm
Inner Diameter38 mm
Stroke140 mm
ConstructionStraight
Packaging UnitPair
Country of OriginSweden
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Öhlins part number 08779-95 is a pair of fork springs rated at 9.5 N/mm, 243 mm long with a 38 mm inner diameter. Spring rate is the single largest variable in how a front end behaves, and it is the one thing no damping adjuster can compensate for.

Key Features

  • Measured spring rate 9.5 N/mm
  • Inner diameter 38 mm
  • Supplied as a pair
  • Free length 243 mm
  • Öhlins part number 08779-95
  • 140 mm of usable stroke
  • Straight-wound, constant rate

Manufacture and Tolerance

Shafts are hardened and surface-treated so the seal has a consistent surface to run against. Machining, anodising, assembly and testing all happen in the same building rather than across a supply chain. The Öhlins part number is stamped on the unit, so its specification can be looked up years later.

The Numbers That Matter

Dimensionally this is a 38 mm × 243 mm spring; within that envelope Öhlins offers a range of rates, and this one is 9.5 N/mm.

What This Rate Does

If the suspension bottoms out or the geometry collapses under load, this is the direction to go. This end of the range suits heavier riders, two-up use, or a machine ridden hard enough that fork dive becomes the limit. Firm rates trade some small-bump comfort for support — the right trade on a good surface at speed. Road surfaces are the hardest test of a spring rate, because the fork has to cope with both a smooth stretch and a broken one.

Applications

The safest way to choose is by static sag: set the target figure, and the rate follows from whether you can reach it with preload. Sag figures, not feel, decide whether a rate is right. Öhlins publishes the targets for its own units. Rather than a model list, use the measurements: a fork that accepts this diameter and length is a candidate, and the rate follows from rider weight.

What Fitting Involves

Spring preload spacers may need adjusting to keep the installed length correct. Öhlins states an air gap for this application, and that figure is part of the setting rather than a detail. The springs come powder-coated and need no preparation before they go in.

Road Approval

Road approval: not applicable to the spring on its own. Öhlins issues approvals against complete suspension units, not individual springs.

Fitting and Setup Service

Fitting matters as much as the part. We are an authorised Öhlins service centre and carry out installation, servicing and setup ourselves — get in touch and we will arrange it alongside your order.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: 08779-95
  • Spring Rate: 9.5 N/mm
  • Free Length: 243 mm
  • Inner Diameter: 38 mm
  • Stroke: 140 mm
  • Construction: Straight
  • Packaging Unit: Pair
  • Country of Origin: Sweden
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
    07 · Support

    Questions, one topic at a time.

    Estimate your shipping

    Get the real shipping cost for this item to your address — the same rates as checkout.

    Pick your countrySame rates as checkout

    Choose a destination and hit Estimate — we fetch the live rates for this item.

    How long does delivery take?

    We’re based in Germany. Standard delivery goes by DHL and national postal services and takes about 2–5 days within Germany, 1–2 weeks within the EU and 2–6 weeks outside the EU. Need it sooner? Express delivery reaches most of the world within a few days — just choose it at checkout where available.

    How much does shipping cost?

    Your exact shipping cost is calculated by destination and weight and shown at checkout before you pay — no hidden fees. Express delivery is selectable at checkout where available.

    Do you ship to my country?

    Yes, we ship to over 130 countries. Prices, taxes and delivery times for your destination are calculated automatically at checkout.

    Will I have to pay customs or import duties?

    Within the EU, no — our prices already include all duties and EU VAT. For deliveries outside the EU (e.g. Switzerland, the UK or the USA), your order may be subject to import duties and taxes set by your country. These are collected by the carrier when your parcel arrives, aren’t included in our prices, and are outside our control.

    How can I track my order?

    As soon as your parcel ships we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

    What if an item is out of stock?

    On out-of-stock items you can request a delivery time or leave your email to be notified the moment it returns — just use the notification box on the product.

    Didn’t find your answer?

    Our team will personally help you choose the right gear or part — around 24h for a reply.

    08 · Paddock

    Before you go.

    Trending in the paddockHover pauses
    A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00
    Join the paddock — drops & deals, no noise.