12-08-2014, 09:32 AM
(09-22-2014, 03:15 AM)rocket_imp Wrote: First 120 mile ride. Rough roads. The stock shocks seem to have stiff high-speed damping. Meaning, on those small, sharp bumps or cracks in the road they deliver a pretty severe jolt right up my spine. Pretty smooth ride otherwise. Adjustments don't have any affect .
Eliminating the $1100. Ohlins, does anyone have any experience with alternative shocks that they would recommend ? Thanks, Rocket
I am using Progressive Piggyback shocks #970-1007. The length and internal bushing diameters are the same as stock. They can be mounted with the reservoir in any position needed. The left side has no clearance issue, the right side, however, you will see the upper shock frame mount does not extend out as far as the left side. I took a small amount of metal off of the frame gusset material with a grinder and shimmed the shock out about 5mm with washers to clear the reservoir and compression adjuster. If and when I get around to removing the grab rails I will turn the shocks around with the reservoir at the rear.