Rear shocks next Ricor or progresive 970?

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Apr 22, 2012 | 02:16 AM

swbob

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Rear shocks next Ricor or progresive 970?

My stock rear shocks are ussless and i want to update to either Ricor or Progresive 970s.Witch one should i go with in your opinion?

Apr 22, 2012 | 05:10 AM

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I answered this question for me. For about two months I have been going back and forth between Ricor, Ohlins and Progressive 970s. I finally ordered Ricor. Seemed the best value for money and I like how they look. However, my decision was mostly based on guts feeling. According to the reviews they are all excellent shocks. I also got the Ricor Intiminators to upgrade the front suspension at the same time.

Haven't installed them yet. Weather is too good to allow any downtime.

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Apr 22, 2012 | 05:47 AM

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Ive never tried the Ricor or Ohlins but I can assure you that the ride with the 970's is awesome

Apr 22, 2012 | 07:15 AM

swbob

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i like the look of the 970 over the ricor.

Apr 22, 2012 | 07:26 AM

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I just ordered the Ricor shocks about a week ago. I was choosing between the same two as you. Honestly can't say exactly why I chose Ricor. Just read a ton and that's what I ended up doing.