Best Low Riding Rear Shocks

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Jun 4, 2009 | 10:39 AM

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rounder

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Originally Posted by cbz1200n

So you think? A couple of people complain about the blocks and that is the rule? I know several who don't find it a rough ride.
I guess riding off the bump stop will be better? I would error toward the lowering block rather than spend big $$$ and ride on the bump stop and a little common sense would dictate checking for clearance issues on any mod. My message was that if you want a good ride then you need travel in the shock and if you want to lower a bike then you are compromising ride and handling. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
CB

No... I KNOW that lowering blocks change the ride of the shock. I understand the geometry and what will happen. Tom at Works can also explain this to you as well.
Really a moot point though, as the OP bought works shocks and will get to enjoy a shock tailored for his weight and riding style.
BTw neither my lowered bike or the OP's will be riding off the bump stop. Believe me as well, Ohlins and works perform 1000% better than stock or progressives. Don't knock it till you have tried it.
I have lowered my bike to 12" shocks over the 12.6" stock ones. I am having my cake and eating it too. My bike handles and rides superbly compared to the way it did stock.

Last edited by rounder; Jun 4, 2009 at 11:21 AM.