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My bad, I misread. I thought the claim was that the cheapest Ohlins emulsions would be obviously better than these emulsions or other American made separated shocks. That claim has been made before. I know the differences between separated and emulsion though I guess I always understood the gas and oil to be separated by a piston. For me, the advantages of full stroke, American made, hand adjustable pre-load, spherical bearing mounts and reported great customer service would probably be worth $100/pr, probably not much more than that.
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From: OH
The adjustments for Damping is done via sweeper screw at the base of the shock the pre-load is adjusted by hand after loosening the locking screw on the ring. Super easy.
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The separated has some advantages in certain situations. I am not convinced that you would see those on a touring bike or even notice. I have never experienced shock fade on the street. They would run you about $100 more. I like the extra 1/2" of travel. When you only have 3" to work from with the separated the 3 1/2 on the emulsified that is a note worthy increase.
The adjustments for Damping is done via sweeper screw at the base of the shock the pre-load is adjusted by hand after loosening the locking screw on the ring. Super easy.
The adjustments for Damping is done via sweeper screw at the base of the shock the pre-load is adjusted by hand after loosening the locking screw on the ring. Super easy.
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Your 'bad' is making a sweeping and inaccurate assumption. The components inside every emulsion shock on the planet are not the same FFS! Even stock Harley air shocks are emulsion type, but they have lousy dampers inside them, which is why they don't ride very well. If your new shocks ride better than stock air shocks then perhaps you can agree they probably have far better damper components inside.
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thank you ... it was not clear to me on their website....
how about HOLY CRAP!! $800/PAIR! i guess not on my $3k sportster.
how about HOLY CRAP!! $800/PAIR! i guess not on my $3k sportster.
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From: OH
Glad to hear that. Once they are dialed in they on par with anything else out there.
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Your 'bad' is making a sweeping and inaccurate assumption. The components inside every emulsion shock on the planet are not the same FFS! Even stock Harley air shocks are emulsion type, but they have lousy dampers inside them, which is why they don't ride very well. If your new shocks ride better than stock air shocks then perhaps you can agree they probably have far better damper components inside.