OK - That's why I asked, the port in the shock is only 1/8" and it is on the side of the inlet, making hard to fill. I drilled through (figured they sucked anyway, so I couldn't ruin them) and used a turkey syringe to fill. I will also experiment with weights and air pressure. Thanks

 

One minor correction to your chart. The Ohlins 357 (#6) have an adjustable length (-10 mm). I was looking for a quality shock with the most travel, hence I purchased the #6's.

 

I just called and talked with Howard. He's definitely a good time to talk to, he's full of knowledge. I wish I would have recorded the conversation just so I could soak all the information in. Looks like I'll be going with either #2 adjustable or the #6 without the reservoir. After hours of research, I should have just called him in the first place.

 

My Works Performance 13 1/2" shocks have 4" of travel.

 

Length/travel isn't everything! It's what the shocks do with it that matters. Some have superior damping to others.....

 

I love my progressive 970 remote reservoir shocks got then at a great price transforms the bike to a smoother more connected feel which you can adjust to your riding style.
I spoke with the progressive guys in Sturgis about warranty they said it was lifetime as long as you have the receipt. He said you pay all that money we will cover anything send them back even for wear and tear and that was from the horses mouth.

 

Do most of the aftermarket shocks available for our bikes offer Spherical Bearings? Just installed Legend Revo shocks on my 14 Limited and love the results. Wonder if there use of Spherical Bearings on each end contributes to there performance? Just curious

 

I know pro action does.

 

Yes
cheep oem shocks use rubber. they compress before the shock starts to do it's job. As they wear and they have even more slop in the holes. Polyurethane are more firm. When you buy the more expensive shocks you don't want any free play or flex at the bushings. That's when you want spherical bearings.

 

The spherical bearings allow the shock to function with no binding if the swingarm and upper shock mount aren't perfectly aligned. If you don't have spherical bearings, you should probably shim the mounts so it aligns. I would agree that a premium product ought to include the spherical bearings.