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Old May 18, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mike_oh
You can get Ohlins for less than 700! Give Howard at Motorcycle Metal a call. He is a sponsor and he will give you a discount when you tell him you are a member. I went with his 3-3 and they are incredible!! I too have a bad back and these shocks make riding a pleasure again!!!
Originally Posted by JJHOG
Unless you're looking at the Ohlins #6 you can get into a really good set of Ohlins for less than $700 bucks. Call Howard at www.motorcyclemetal.com. They are a Forum sponsor and you will get a discount.
Can you guys confirm less than $700 for the 3-3s? I was under the impression, or mis-read, the 3-3s would be just under $800 shipped. I'll call Howard but I don't want to bring up price first thing with him.

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Old May 18, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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I just skimmed this thread but Ohlins are in your budget. You're not going to get top of the line but this is like asking the difference between a BMW, Porsche, and Ferrari. Would you complain about driving any of them? Whether you get them from Howard or another source they can be had for under $600.00.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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I'm in the same boat. Lookin to upgrade. The 940's seem like the easiest to install but. Of sure I want 1" lower. A friend just installs them and raves about them. I liked the ohlins but seem Like considerable work to dial in
Arnorts look nice

I like you need the comfort now days
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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after a long conversation with howard about my future purchase I really don't think they are that hard to dial in, just a little patience and a few phone calls to him for any assistance which he is more than willing to give..we spoke at 8pm last night, you won't get support like that from progressive I can guarantee you that!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by y2kflhr
after a long conversation with howard about my future purchase I really don't think they are that hard to dial in, just a little patience and a few phone calls to him for any assistance which he is more than willing to give..we spoke at 8pm last night, you won't get support like that from progressive I can guarantee you that!
I have the 3-3's from Howard and I could not be happier with the ride. Once you get them dialed in there is not much need for taking the bags on and off. I can reach the sweep valve very easily with the bags on for fine tuning. You might spend a little more now but better to do that than to buy another brand and not be happy.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Just ordered Mine from Howard. Can't wait to get 'em installed.
 
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