Authentic Öhlins STX 36 Scooter Piggyback Twin Shocks For Honda AirBlade 125/160 (Part #HO 242)
Upgrading the rear suspension of your Honda AirBlade 125/160 with the Öhlins HO 242 is the ultimate technical solution to perfect the chassis of Honda's most popular scooter. Belonging to the premium Öhlins STX 36 Scooterproduct line, these shocks feature a 36-mm piston monotube design combined with a high-pressure nitrogen gas-charged piggyback reservoir. The entire shock body is crafted from hard-anodized precision CNC-machined aluminum, paired with a low-friction shaft for timeless durability. Most importantly, this product offers maximum personalization with a full suite of three adjustable features: Compression, Rebound, and Spring Preload.
3 REASONS YOUR HONDA AIRBLADE NEEDS THE ÖHLINS HO 242
The factory suspension of the AirBlade series is often too stiff for solo riding yet bottoms out easily under heavy loads. The Öhlins HO 242 completely transforms the riding experience thanks to:
1. STX 36 Technology and Piggyback Reservoir The external piggyback reservoir not only adds a muscular aesthetic but also dissipates heat extremely quickly. This is crucial during continuous riding in crowded cities or long touring trips, ensuring the damping force remains consistent without fading due to rising temperatures.
2. 36mm Piston and High-Pressure Nitrogen The nitrogen gas-charged system prevents oil cavitation, ensuring the shock responds instantly to changes in the road surface. Combined with the CNC-machined aluminum materials and low-friction shaft, the scooter operates much smoother and more responsively than with the stock shocks.
3. Comprehensive Compression, Rebound, and Preload Tuning The Öhlins HO 242 allows users to deeply intervene in all three hydraulic damping ranges. This capability lets you personalize the shock to your riding style or adjust for a plush ride when carrying a passenger with just a few simple adjustments using the included tool.
REAL-WORLD URBAN PERFORMANCE
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Eliminates Bottoming Out and Wobbling: In real-world usage, the Öhlins HO 242 firmly plants the rear wheel onto the road. Rear-end wobble during cornering or the harsh jolts transmitted to the spine over speed bumps are completely resolved.
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Extremely Deep Stroke: The most valuable feature of the HO 242 is its impressive 88 mm stroke. This specification provides a massive safety buffer, allowing the scooter to overcome large obstacles without harsh kickback.
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Progressive Spring Plushness: The impact absorption of the HO 242 is incredibly smooth thanks to the 60360-03 progressive spring system with a 14-21 N/mm rate. The spring is soft at the beginning of the stroke to swallow tiny vibrations, and firm at the end of the stroke to prevent bottoming out when hitting large potholes.
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