Which Shock Ohlin or JRI
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Which Shock Ohlin or JRI
Before anyone says anything about doing a search for this, I have already done a search and read for hours on all the posts on here. So that being said please help me decide.
I have called Howard at Motorcycle Metals yesterday. Before talking to him I thought I was gonna buy the Ohlins. Not that he confused me but he introduced me to the JRI shock brand. He has more knowledge of suspensions than anyone I've ever talked to.
Have read on here that everyone is satisfied with the ones they have gotten and have been able to get dialed in.
It seems to me after talking with Howard that the JRI's have a little more quality control in their product. The Ohlin's he gets and takes them apart and builds them the way he feels is best for you. The JRI's he trusts the factory to build them the way he feels is best for you plus he says the parts are inspected individually for quality. By this I'm leaning to the JRI shocks.
I ride a 13 Limited, 70% solo and 30% two up. I'm 200 lbs and wife doesn't weight that. Won't say how much she is to protect my well being. We put about 10,000 miles on a year of twisties and back roads mostly.
If I was to go with the Ohlin would you recommend the #2 or the #3? If was to go with the JRI would you recommend the A or B?
He gave me all this info on both and it was or is a lot to take in and make my decision of the one I should go to. it seems that both are pretty close but would like input from experienced riders of both.
I have called Howard at Motorcycle Metals yesterday. Before talking to him I thought I was gonna buy the Ohlins. Not that he confused me but he introduced me to the JRI shock brand. He has more knowledge of suspensions than anyone I've ever talked to.
Have read on here that everyone is satisfied with the ones they have gotten and have been able to get dialed in.
It seems to me after talking with Howard that the JRI's have a little more quality control in their product. The Ohlin's he gets and takes them apart and builds them the way he feels is best for you. The JRI's he trusts the factory to build them the way he feels is best for you plus he says the parts are inspected individually for quality. By this I'm leaning to the JRI shocks.
I ride a 13 Limited, 70% solo and 30% two up. I'm 200 lbs and wife doesn't weight that. Won't say how much she is to protect my well being. We put about 10,000 miles on a year of twisties and back roads mostly.
If I was to go with the Ohlin would you recommend the #2 or the #3? If was to go with the JRI would you recommend the A or B?
He gave me all this info on both and it was or is a lot to take in and make my decision of the one I should go to. it seems that both are pretty close but would like input from experienced riders of both.
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Doesn't matter. Don't get caught up in the names. Just get the ones that fit your budget and needs best. Just because someone says they like one or the better doesn't mean squat. It usually means they are trying to justify their purchase to everyone else. Both brands are excellent and Howards experience with set up makes the difference. There is no "best" only best for you. Are you a fiddler? Get *****. Are you a set and forget person? Don't get *****. Do you ride aggressively? Get 13" shocks. Are you the type that has to buy the "best" to impress others? Get the most expensive. Answering these questions honestly will help you find the best choice for you. There will be NO difference between brands if you get the same adjustability. NO difference.
Last edited by qtrracer; 12-22-2013 at 12:17 PM.
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Doesn't matter. Don't get caught up in the names. Just get the ones that fit your budget and needs best. Just because someone says they like one or the better doesn't mean squat. It usually means they are trying to justify their purchase to everyone else. Both brands are excellent and Howards experience with set up makes the difference. There is no "best" only best for you. Are you a fiddler? Are you a set and forget person? Do you ride aggressively? Are you the type that has to buy the "best" to impress others? Answering these questions honestly will help you find the best choice for you.
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Yes the extra length would be good to help from bottoming out, that is what really hurts the better half's enjoyment. And that in return helps me to have a more enjoyable ride.
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The Ohlins has the most travel in the 2-3 version. Like I said every guy will come on here and tell you the the shock they chose is the best. Howards advice will be unbiased on which one to choose. Either one is far and away better than anyone needs on these bikes, but we all like to think we need the best, lol.
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The Ohlins has the most travel in the 2-3 version. Like I said every guy will come on here and tell you the the shock they chose is the best. Howards advice will be unbiased on which one to choose. Either one is far and away better than anyone needs on these bikes, but we all like to think we need the best, lol.
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