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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 03:01 PM
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Anyone run Ohlins shocks? Thoughts vs Progressives?
 
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Have both. Progressive 490 on the FXDWG, Ohlins Black Line piggy back on the FXDL. Ohlins is hands down winner.
 
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Ohlins is usually really good stuff. Thanks
 
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No contest. Had Progressives and they are nowhere near as good as my Ohlins.
 
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I have progressive 444 12.5 (1/2 inch taller than stock) shocks and the cartridge mono tubes up front on my dyna. Not saying they are better. I am saying my dyna handles great!
 
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Had both progressive 444 and ohlins piggyback, ohlins is just another level
 
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I have a set of progressive 444's 12.5", for sure an improvement over stock at a moderate price.
 
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OOk.....I'll bite. You can't compare $1300 Olhins to $400 progressives.
Now the 970 progressives I'm running now are a damm good shock....every bit as good as my Ohlins....as long as they are setup right.....it's all in the setup with any suspension
 
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Happy with my Progressive 444's but would have went with Ohlin if could afford them ..
 
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