My Ohlins experience.
I plan to buy shocks next spring, when I first started my research I was 95% progressive, 5% anything else. Right now I'm 85% ohlin, 15% anything else, unless something major happens before May, Ohlins it is, nice thing is they aren't to far from where I live.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: sunny florida
I put the #3-#3 on my bike , I cannot describe the improvement in words because it is that much better , Howard goes above on customer service too , I will never ride with any other shock , this is the best performance upgrade I have made , you can lower the #3-#3 from 13" to 12 3/4" as was mentioned
I put the #3-#3 on my bike , I cannot describe the improvement in words because it is that much better , Howard goes above on customer service too , I will never ride with any other shock , this is the best performance upgrade I have made , you can lower the #3-#3 from 13" to 12 3/4" as was mentioned
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,532
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From: SoCal
When I first contacted Howard it was kinda funny as it seemed he was a little more partial to the Penske line . I had prior 30 years Ohlins experience so I didn't really give the Penske much consideration but I am certain they are excellent as well.
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 930
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From: Jacksonville, FL
I think before next riding season I am going to have to contact Howard. I have the Progressive HD440 in 13" length and just not happy. They just are not as good as I expected, acutally, I am very dissapointed in the progressives. There is no middle ground with that shock, it either bottoms out on sharp bumps or tops out because of the lack of rebound dampening.
Cornering clearance is important to me so I do not want to do the 940 because they will lower the bike, even though you get the benefit of 13 inches of travel.
Cornering clearance is important to me so I do not want to do the 940 because they will lower the bike, even though you get the benefit of 13 inches of travel.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,121
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From: sunny florida
I do not agree , I put them on at 13" and was not flat footed , when I lowered them to 12 3/4" I was , I doubt 1/8" did that
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Bellmawr, New Jersey
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Colorado Springs
Your butt is a lot closer to the rear axle than the front axle. Your going to get close to the whole 1/4" at your butt. When I lowered my bike 1", I got a lot more than 1/2" (your argument) lowered @ the seat.