JRI Shock Review
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JRI Shock Review
I just got my 2008 Dyna Low Rider back after a set of upgrades that included:
1. New JRI 13" B shocks on the rear
2. New Racetech springs in the front
3. New Intiminator cartridge emulators in the front
4. New Michelin Commander II tires front and rear
5. Swapped the forward controls for mids
6. Fixed a failing clutch hub bearing
Doing all of these changes at the same time makes it impossible to isolate the effect of each one, but it is a completely different bike. It rides, handles, and feels better than any Harley I have ever ridden.
The JRI shocks are incredible. They perform extremely well and they look fantastic. As currently adjusted, the bike is a little tight at low speeds on the crappiest roads near my house (I sought them out for a test ride), but incredible at higher speeds, where the bike is just glued to the road and all of the bumps and ripples disappear.
Although initially skeptical ("You want me to talk with the guy who sold them to you??? I know how to install shocks, bro.") The mechanic who did all of the work fell in love with the shocks. He said they were the best Harley shocks he has ever used or seen. He loved them so much that he talked me into loaning him the bike for an evening so he could ride it to his clubhouse and show them off to a bunch of riding buddies.
The Racetech springs and Intiminators are nice, too. The front-end sponginess and nosedive is gone and the front end is a lot more stable, but they don't eat up the bumps like the JRIs.
As a package, the result is incredible. Riding around town and on the highway is much nicer and I can comfortably go about twice as fast in the mountain twisties near my house, despite very uneven pavement.
For anyone really interested in suspension, I recommend Howard Messner at motorcyclemetal.com. He sells several high-end shocks, including the JRIs. He is a little gruff, but he absolutely knows his stuff and is generous with his time and his knowledge.
1. New JRI 13" B shocks on the rear
2. New Racetech springs in the front
3. New Intiminator cartridge emulators in the front
4. New Michelin Commander II tires front and rear
5. Swapped the forward controls for mids
6. Fixed a failing clutch hub bearing
Doing all of these changes at the same time makes it impossible to isolate the effect of each one, but it is a completely different bike. It rides, handles, and feels better than any Harley I have ever ridden.
The JRI shocks are incredible. They perform extremely well and they look fantastic. As currently adjusted, the bike is a little tight at low speeds on the crappiest roads near my house (I sought them out for a test ride), but incredible at higher speeds, where the bike is just glued to the road and all of the bumps and ripples disappear.
Although initially skeptical ("You want me to talk with the guy who sold them to you??? I know how to install shocks, bro.") The mechanic who did all of the work fell in love with the shocks. He said they were the best Harley shocks he has ever used or seen. He loved them so much that he talked me into loaning him the bike for an evening so he could ride it to his clubhouse and show them off to a bunch of riding buddies.
The Racetech springs and Intiminators are nice, too. The front-end sponginess and nosedive is gone and the front end is a lot more stable, but they don't eat up the bumps like the JRIs.
As a package, the result is incredible. Riding around town and on the highway is much nicer and I can comfortably go about twice as fast in the mountain twisties near my house, despite very uneven pavement.
For anyone really interested in suspension, I recommend Howard Messner at motorcyclemetal.com. He sells several high-end shocks, including the JRIs. He is a little gruff, but he absolutely knows his stuff and is generous with his time and his knowledge.
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I have pretty much the same set up except I have the JRI piggy backs. The rear is night and day different from what I had and the front is better. Your review is damn close to what I would have wrote. Im still working on my forks, in a long fast sweeper im getting a little speed wobble. I think I need more sag ( running 1 5/8 ) and maybe less oil. Will see after this weekend.
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