Shock opinions: Ohlins or Works?
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Yeah, it would be very valuable to have an actual ride comparison. Get 3 or 4 guys and 3 or 4 of the best shocks by reputation then have each person try each shock. Then you'd have some good information!
As it is, you lay your $500-1000 out and you either like what you buy or not.
That's why I ask so many questions here - it helps, but not as good as an HDForums Consumer Reports!
Steve
As it is, you lay your $500-1000 out and you either like what you buy or not.
That's why I ask so many questions here - it helps, but not as good as an HDForums Consumer Reports!
Steve
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Yeah, it would be very valuable to have an actual ride comparison. Get 3 or 4 guys and 3 or 4 of the best shocks by reputation then have each person try each shock. Then you'd have some good information!
As it is, you lay your $500-1000 out and you either like what you buy or not.
That's why I ask so many questions here - it helps, but not as good as an HDForums Consumer Reports!
Steve
As it is, you lay your $500-1000 out and you either like what you buy or not.
That's why I ask so many questions here - it helps, but not as good as an HDForums Consumer Reports!
Steve
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As far as what I've learned with both Harley applications as well as other bikes, you can't go wrong with either one. I have a Works kit in my forks, and I'm very happy with it, and when I called to order the kit, the people I spoke to on the phone at Works were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about their products as well as my particular application. I was 100% impressed with their service. For me, the nod will go to Works when I'm ready to upgrade, but you'll be in good shape either way. Both companies have great reputations in the motorcycling world.
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I have to save some money before I'm ready to buy so, hopefully they'll be out by the time I'm flush. I'd like to at least see what they offer. I like their Intiminators. It would be great if the shocks operated with the same valve principle.
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Yeah, it would be very valuable to have an actual ride comparison. Get 3 or 4 guys and 3 or 4 of the best shocks by reputation then have each person try each shock. Then you'd have some good information!
As it is, you lay your $500-1000 out and you either like what you buy or not.
That's why I ask so many questions here - it helps, but not as good as an HDForums Consumer Reports!
Steve
As it is, you lay your $500-1000 out and you either like what you buy or not.
That's why I ask so many questions here - it helps, but not as good as an HDForums Consumer Reports!
Steve
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I just emailed Ricor to ask, and Brian said yes they are coming out with shocks for Dynas. He said they'd be in the high $600's as an introductory price for the pair.
I have to save some money before I'm ready to buy so, hopefully they'll be out by the time I'm flush. I'd like to at least see what they offer. I like their Intiminators. It would be great if the shocks operated with the same valve principle.
Steve
I have to save some money before I'm ready to buy so, hopefully they'll be out by the time I'm flush. I'd like to at least see what they offer. I like their Intiminators. It would be great if the shocks operated with the same valve principle.
Steve
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I just emailed Ricor to ask, and Brian said yes they are coming out with shocks for Dynas. He said they'd be in the high $600's as an introductory price for the pair.
I have to save some money before I'm ready to buy so, hopefully they'll be out by the time I'm flush. I'd like to at least see what they offer. I like their Intiminators. It would be great if the shocks operated with the same valve principle.
Steve
I have to save some money before I'm ready to buy so, hopefully they'll be out by the time I'm flush. I'd like to at least see what they offer. I like their Intiminators. It would be great if the shocks operated with the same valve principle.
Steve
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Are you serious? How can they make a spring compress on one side only?
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Bought WORKS for my 98 Sportster Sport---the black billet tracker?--I discussed(more than once) my weight and riding style in order to get the correct spring----came in after a little wait and the springs are ---way--- to soft---emails ignored---not a happy camper.
There are many improvements in shocks--do an internet search----
There are many improvements in shocks--do an internet search----
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It's more than a spring. If the shocks work like the intiminator valves for the forks. Check out their site for an explaination. http://store.ricorshocks.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=27
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