I’m done scraping in soft corners
#11
05-16-2018 | 11:30 AM
For the money, can't go wrong. They're not $1k piggybacks but they aren't stock garbage either. I have the RacingBros piggybacks on my bike and absolutely love them. $500 but can be even cheaper if you know someone that can order them at cost...
https://www.getlowered.com/racingbro...7-harley-dyna/
https://www.getlowered.com/racingbro...7-harley-dyna/
#12
05-16-2018 | 11:34 AM
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Progressive has several lines. Some a baby step above stock, some are pretty decent...but then you're in range of Hagon/Bitubo/Pro-Action/etc. Once there, you're stone throw from Ohlins/ODC/Works/etc.
Best value for most seems to be Hagon or Bitubo.
Just depends on requirements, budget, and country of origin.
Whenever I'm paralyzed or conflicted with a decision based on many criteria and many product options, I make a weighted matrix spreadsheet. Habit from my time in manufacturing and engineering. Google it. They're quite helpful.
Best value for most seems to be Hagon or Bitubo.
Just depends on requirements, budget, and country of origin.
Whenever I'm paralyzed or conflicted with a decision based on many criteria and many product options, I make a weighted matrix spreadsheet. Habit from my time in manufacturing and engineering. Google it. They're quite helpful.
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#13
05-16-2018 | 01:38 PM
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#15
05-16-2018 | 02:19 PM
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#16
05-16-2018 | 06:13 PM
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I’ve been running burley slammers for 2 years and I’m finally sick of it. I can’t take the peg/exhaust drag anymore. It looks bad *** but I’m just over it. I’m not dropping $1,000 on new shocks either. I’ve heard progressives are garbage. Anyone have experience with Burley Stilettos or Hagons?
Ride ‘er hard, put ‘er away wet.
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#17
05-16-2018 | 06:23 PM
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#18
05-16-2018 | 06:24 PM
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I bought a set of 13” 412s to replace the 10.5” whatever the ***k is on there now. At its current ride height I can’t keep heat wrap on the pipes and can’t corner nearly as hard as I’d like.
Tomorrow its supposed to rain so I’ll install them and should be able to give a first ride review Friday.
I plan to go with Ohlins but I just can’t justify $2k(CAD) for shocks on a bike with a 96 in it, doesn’t have the power or torque to worry about suspension for the most part. Once the engine’s up to 107 and I feel it can properly utilize high end shocks I’ll buy them, for now I’m betting some cheap Progressives will ride better than my current set up.
Tomorrow its supposed to rain so I’ll install them and should be able to give a first ride review Friday.
I plan to go with Ohlins but I just can’t justify $2k(CAD) for shocks on a bike with a 96 in it, doesn’t have the power or torque to worry about suspension for the most part. Once the engine’s up to 107 and I feel it can properly utilize high end shocks I’ll buy them, for now I’m betting some cheap Progressives will ride better than my current set up.
#19
05-16-2018 | 10:19 PM
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one of the biggest misconception. A better shock is not all about racing, especially since our bikes were never designed for race. A high end shock can truly enhance the the comfort significantly going over bumps and uneven roads and also make the bike feel more planted.
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