Pissing blood
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Pissing blood
When I got my FXR, the first thing I did was swapped the crap, lowered cheap-o shocks that came on it with a set of 13.5” Ohlins S36e’s I had from an old dyna. I knew the bike weight and shock angle are different (closer to sportster?) so it would be rough. It was. But still way better then what was on it. I tried a lower NM set of springs, which helped, but it’s still really rough. Better then the crap shocks that were on it, but I my back (and kidney’s) can’t take more then an hour. I like having a spare set of shocks laying around so I think I need to order a new set. I’d like to get a set of remote reservoir models like I have on my LRS and RGS, but I don’t want all black, nor do I want the Ohlins gold either. So I guess I’m limited to the standard S36e’s. And yes, I’m staying with Ohlins.
So, bottom line, there is no bottom line. Just saying I need new shocks.
So, bottom line, there is no bottom line. Just saying I need new shocks.
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I guess this is one the benefit of working with Howard Messner of Motorcyclemetal.com. I told him about my issues and he pretty much flat out said he doesn't want to sell me another set of shocks. He wants to make my shocks work. So I sent some photos of the shock angle which he will analyze and if necessary will send me a rebuilt set with valving changes if necessary, and take my shocks back (I think that's the plan at least) Otherwise he'll send me lower rate springs.
This guy is pretty nuts (in a good way) about ensuring a happy customer...
This guy is pretty nuts (in a good way) about ensuring a happy customer...
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back some years i parked my chopper pan in front of a gin mill and when i came out the seat was gone > well it was NYC so all i had was a napkin and an hour away from the house -- don't complain dude till you have really done it - nyc streets at night hard tail = springer single rear brake and a napkin for a seat
its called evolution.
Just kidding of course. Good story. At least you had wheels. I remember as a kid going to a late movie with my buddy and we missed the last bus. Had to walk 4 and a half hours home, from Hartsdale to the Bronx. Luckily everyone was asleep when I got home so I didnt get the crap kicked out of me for coming home at 430am...
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