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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Default JRI..... B or C
I'm working on ordering a set of JRI shocks for my 2013 limited.
what is the advantage of the C over the B.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Howard will give you all the information you need. He usually recommends the B type for typical street performance. Your riding style may not be the average, however.
 
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c is seperated , advantage = on a long hard day of riding they will not fade as quick as the B's , disadvantage = shorter stroke than the B's
 
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Buff, if you are buying from Howard, by all means read all the words on his website, but then give him a call, as jberg suggests. I thought I knew which shocks to buy, but was happy to change my mind with the information he gave me. I have had his Ohlins for several years and am still delighted with my 'new' bike.
 
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Best bet is to describe to Howard what type of riding you will be doing, along with answer all the questions on the set-up sheet and go with what Howard recommends.
 
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I called Howard..... thanks for the help
 
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I have a set of teh B on order for my bagger. I am curious to feel the difference between these and the air ride that is on it now. If I like the air ride better (the bike looks killer slammed and rides great as it is) I will sell these. We'll see what feels better although logic dictates that a high performance racing type of shock absorber will give a much better ride.
 
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I have a set of teh B on order for my bagger. I am curious to feel the difference between these and the air ride that is on it now. If I like the air ride better (the bike looks killer slammed and rides great as it is) I will sell these. We'll see what feels better although logic dictates that a high performance racing type of shock absorber will give a much better ride.
I suspect you will find that the JRIs have superior damping, which is what really improves the ride quality, especially if you ride 2-up a lot. Of course if you are buying that expensive Canadian shock system (can't recall its brand name) we'll all sit up and pay attention!
 
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