But, finding the damn time to get them this upgrade on
It's killing me....
New JRI "B" shocks
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You won't be disappointed. They get better with a thousand miles on them. Before then it seems like adjustments to sweep valve don't do much. Now it seems I can tweek them for the particular situation and the respond perfectly. Talk with Howard when you are ready to install them. A very worthwhile 20-30 minutes.
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Nothing will improve the way your bike rides more than suspension upgrades. Every one of Howard's customers has discovered this first hand. If you buy your bike to impress your friends then spend your money on chrome. If you intend to ride it like it was meant to be ridden then suspension upgrades should come before any other mods. Including engine work.
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Nothing will improve the way your bike rides more than suspension upgrades. Every one of Howard's customers has discovered this first hand. If you buy your bike to impress your friends then spend your money on chrome. If you intend to ride it like it was meant to be ridden then suspension upgrades should come before any other mods. Including engine work.
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Almost 300 miles this weekend. Lots of messing with them to see any differences. They are indeed worth it. I was able to open the sweep valve enough to match the soft mushy front fork and it felt like a firm marshmallow. I was also able to close the sweep valve enough to make the front fork have to do all the work. Definitely need some front fork work to really make these things shine for the solo "get some" days. I definitely noticed myself going faster over my usual cruising routes. So far I am extremely happy with the purchase and Howard was more than helpful every step of the way. I do believe the avg rider will be totally happy putting these (JRI-B) on without any other suspension mods and be very satisfied with their investment. It was amazing how far out the rear swing-arm was when measured for vertical fitment of the shocks.....no reason to have low expectations for ride quality on our bikes.
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From: 'Noke, VA
Almost 300 miles this weekend. Lots of messing with them to see any differences. They are indeed worth it. I was able to open the sweep valve enough to match the soft mushy front fork and it felt like a firm marshmallow. I was also able to close the sweep valve enough to make the front fork have to do all the work. Definitely need some front fork work to really make these things shine for the solo "get some" days. I definitely noticed myself going faster over my usual cruising routes. So far I am extremely happy with the purchase and Howard was more than helpful every step of the way. I do believe the avg rider will be totally happy putting these (JRI-B) on without any other suspension mods and be very satisfied with their investment. It was amazing how far out the rear swing-arm was when measured for vertical fitment of the shocks.....no reason to have low expectations for ride quality on our bikes.
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