yaaaaay another suspension question
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From: San Diego, CA
He hasn't really won anything......
He continues to undermine his responses with his obvious distaste for, and constant criticism of Howard. He could contribute without bashing Howard, but he can't help himself....
It's gotten to the point where I (and I'm sure many others, except for the "I hate Howard" fan club) don't even read his threads anymore. He had some good info, but it's just not worth wading through the venom.....
He has no idea that he has become the anti-Howard... and as such, has tainted his contributions...
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From: Olean, NY
^ You said it all at this point. Ive read that the older shock threads were always thrown off course after Howard got involved but lately, lyork is taking the cake.
And hopefully theres no offense taken lyork. You did make some really valid points but now it just seems like baiting.
And hopefully theres no offense taken lyork. You did make some really valid points but now it just seems like baiting.
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Does anyone actually notice if their bike is an inch lower? Da fuq? Is it for looks when its parked at the bar? Nobody knows when youre riding the thing, which, it sounds like you might enjoy.
Get a quality 13 shock.
Let the debates begin about which one that is.
Get a quality 13 shock.
Let the debates begin about which one that is.
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
If they are the 3-3's then the height adjustment has nothing to do with the travel. The adjustment is in the eye to eye lenght not the stroke. To the OP... mine set at the max gave me the same height ride as my stock ones which is exactly what Howard told me they would do. Seriously, give him a call when setting them up (assuming you got them from him) and he will help you dial them right in.
I repeat -" more travel, better ride. All thing being equal of course".
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Southeastern, WI
Ive never had any contact with Howard so I cant comment on how he is to deal with. The majority of forum posts would have me believe hes an extremely knowledgeable guy with a very good product.
Having said that, theres also a number of other good shock brands out there so some research into several brands seems prudent before dropping your hard earned money on new shocks. I read quite a bit before deciding on my pro-action shocks. Ive got a close friend that has owned supershox for years and loves them. I almost went that direction too but after talking with George, I decided to go with PA and have been very happy with them.
Read all you can, talk to current owners, and if possible talk to the suspension experts. Youll spend less in the long run.
Having said that, theres also a number of other good shock brands out there so some research into several brands seems prudent before dropping your hard earned money on new shocks. I read quite a bit before deciding on my pro-action shocks. Ive got a close friend that has owned supershox for years and loves them. I almost went that direction too but after talking with George, I decided to go with PA and have been very happy with them.
Read all you can, talk to current owners, and if possible talk to the suspension experts. Youll spend less in the long run.
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funny,,,I think that one forum member nailed it when he said you were Howard posting under an alias.
Join date just a few months apart?? Overwhelming praise?? Of course...I know now that Howard pays for positive performance reviews on this forum so its one of the two...
Maybe Im Howard too. I bought three sets of shocks from him (or, from myself you probably think) and have another set on the way for my FXR and Ive had nothing but great experiences each time. Maybe I just dont have the need to be coddled and appreciate direct, how it is talk. I guess growing up in the Bronx made my skin thick enough. Howard knows his stuff and is well worth dealing with.
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