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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:59 PM
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Anyone running them or know anything about them. Dan at Traxxion Dynamics speaks very highly of them and they are much more affordable than the Ohlins. Thoughts or opinions??
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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I have them on my 2000 R/K. Better ride than the stock or Progressive I had on the bike.

Three way adjustable, compression, extension and spring pre load. After a short ride I softened the compression some (a turn of the ****) to get an even smoother ride over the bumps. This is the second set I have installed.

I am presently installing their cartridge front suspension on my bike.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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Better ride than the stock or Progressive I had on the bike.
That ain't saying much....for that price they should be way better.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 06:12 PM
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That ain't saying much....for that price they should be way better.
There is a set for $550 for (I believe) two way adjustable or 3 way for around $900. He compares them to Ohlins
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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Bitubo is way too rich for these guys blood on this forum.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrambler900
Bitubo is way too rich for these guys blood on this forum.
You have any experience with them on Harley's? I tried to go to their website but I don't speak Italian.....
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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Not on Harley's but on sport bikes. Yes it is the same caliber as OHLINS all day long. I wouldn't hesitate to put some on my bike if you are looking for the ultimate ride.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrambler900
Not on Harley's but on sport bikes. Yes it is the same caliber as OHLINS all day long. I wouldn't hesitate to put some on my bike if you are looking for the ultimate ride.
In your opinion, on a dyna that gets ridden hard but will not be on a racetrack once a week, are the piggy back shocks really necessary? The extra reservoir are for cooling purposes correct? I don't see the oil in the shock getting that hot being ridden on the street but then again I don't know jack about suspension... Which is why trying to set up my bike is driving me crazy
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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i had them on a BMW GS and they were incredible.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 12:56 PM
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Bitubo is way too rich for these guys blood on this forum.
Obviously you don't spend much time in the dyna section...Many here have spent more then 550 on shocks....
 
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