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What size Ohlins rear shocks, 779 or 778?

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Old Mar 22, 2026 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob175
Taller wheels use low profile tires with stiffer sidewalls because something still has to support the weight of the machine. It's the combination of stiff sidewall low profile tires and a larger front wheel which makes for a rock hard ride.......I'm not sure if shocks will make much of a significant change in the ride.

Might have to "bite the bullet" and change out the tires & wheels. Too bad you can't take a ride on one that isn't set up with such a large wheel and stock shocks for comparison.
Yeah i know the rim and tire combo may not be the best, but its what i have to work with at the present time. New shocks wont make it ride worse. Its not like i cant ride it now. These arent dirt bikes offroad, just looking for some improvement.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 02:14 AM
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Get the 13" shocks.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by buell95
Get the 13" shocks.

Yeah, ^ that
 
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