TeddyG Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Greetings, A friend bought a Bellagio and wants to add Ohlins shock and forks. I own an Aprilia Tuono and was wondering if the Ohlins on Aprilia is compatible, or if anyone has experience doing so. I realize the MG Ohlins shock utilizes a remote reservoir, but perhaps a newer piggyback style can fit? Ohlins Aprilia forks need a 51mm top and 53mm bottom yoke, so also wondering if Aprilia yokes can be used. If not, he'll just have to find the used MG specific units. Thanks for any information. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I am guessing that it is, perhaps, not the 2007-2012 "Bellagio," but the 2004-2005 V11 "Ballabio?" V11 Ballabio Bellagio 940 (Were these ever sold in the US?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 ^^^^ To the best of my knowledge.. no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, Chuck said: ^^^^ To the best of my knowledge.. no. @TeddyG's buddy likely has a V11 Ballabio, then. I do not believe there is room for a piggy back reservoir on a V11 . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleswood Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 13 hours ago, TeddyG said: Greetings, A friend bought a Bellagio and wants to add Ohlins shock and forks. I own an Aprilia Tuono and was wondering if the Ohlins on Aprilia is compatible, or if anyone has experience doing so. I realize the MG Ohlins shock utilizes a remote reservoir, but perhaps a newer piggyback style can fit? Ohlins Aprilia forks need a 51mm top and 53mm bottom yoke, so also wondering if Aprilia yokes can be used. If not, he'll just have to find the used MG specific units. Thanks for any information. There are more knowledgeable members on here than me , (Chuck) who will comment at some point but a few other things to consider. You're talking about changing the suspension geometry so you need to look at the offset of the yokes, the length of the forks & how that changes the height & trail of the front. On the shock, the shaft length is important & how it affects the height of the rear of the bike. It's not that it can't be done but it isn't to my knowledge a simple 'plug & play' operation. I'm interested in the topic & hope the more mechanically skilled will chime in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyG Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 My error- it is a Ballabio and anyone who might've done what I'm inquiring about please chime in, thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 38 minutes ago, TeddyG said: My error- it is a Ballabio and anyone who might've done what I'm inquiring about please chime in, thanks. I'll change your topic title to get better eyes on the topic. Welcome, TeddyG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyG Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Thanks docc! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 @TeddyG , I spotted these V11 Öhlins front forks with triples: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-03-05-Moto-Guzzi-V11-Cafe-Sport-Fork-Tubes-Front-Suspension-Tree-OHLINS/324083689232?hash=item4b74e4a710:g:Ng0AAOSwa6heVLZS And the shock from the same Café Sport: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-03-05-Moto-Guzzi-V11-Cafe-Sport-OHLINS-Rear-Shock-Suspension-Spring-Assy/324083726874?fits=Model%3AV11|Make%3AMoto+Guzzi&hash=item4b74e53a1a:g:4wAAAOSwSydeVMNF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleswood Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Digging a little deeper, they have the rear shock as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Just now, nobleswood said: Digging a little deeper, they have the rear shock as well. Yah, just edited the post to add that link. Not sure what to make of the prices. I mean, it is Öhlins, after all . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footgoose Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, docc said: Yah, just edited the post to add that link. Not sure what to make of the prices. I mean, it is Öhlins, after all . . . high retail for used. they've had them since last summer. I got several pieces from that bike. thing is you can't get those except from a parted out bike... DAMHIKT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete roper Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 As I said over on the AF1 forum I didn't think the price utterly outrageous. I mean they will be a direct bolt-on as they are from a basically identical machine. I'm sure that something else could easily be made to work by boring the yokes or shimming the legs and some form of aftermarket shock would be aquireable but chances are it would involve a lot of buggering about and could end up being equally costly. Really, at the end of the day, does he really want or need the top end gear or is he just wanting some extra bling? I know that if I had a V11 I'd probably want to upgrade the suspension but I'm a suspension junkie. What's it worth to your mate? If he changes his bikes like a teenage girl changes clothes then there is really little point. If the V11 is a keeper then it's probably worth coughing for the Cafe Sport suspenders. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Just curious for reference sake if the Ohlins forks and shock like these from a black frame V11 will be a simple swap and work well on a red frame V11? I’m sure that has been covered before and I’ve overlooked it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Shock: yes triples: ? Also, not sure that axle fits the earlier wheel?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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