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Old 09-20-2009, 11:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Thumbs up Rear Shocks: Works Trackers, Progressive 440s, or Öhlins 36E?

I am debating between the following rear shocks. My riding is aggressive but mostly because of speed and acceleration but I do want the ability to make tight turns at a good rate of speed (in the Midwest, you don't get the opportunity much, but still). I don't want to have to avoid potholes (impossible in Chicago) and all that. I like a firmer ride but I imagine I can adjust pre-load to get that on any of these shocks. I want all black and want to lower the bike about an 1", but I suppose I don't have to. I care about looks and performance. I don't care about how far down I can tip the bike - I will deal with the limitations of a lowered bike if I decide to slam it.

Works Trackers in black
- Street Bike Motorcycle Shocks
- Can get them in 12" with DRS or 11" with SRS
- DRS = dual-rate spring; SRS = single-rate spring
- The black is mostly matte black, like my paint job

Progressive 440s in black
- Progressive Suspension - Performance Suspension Components for Harley Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, Yamaha and Kawasaki
- Can get them in 12" or 11.5", both are progressive rate springs
- I would get the standard-rate springs given my weight and riding style
- The black is gloss black and a stupid Progressive logo is printed on them

Öhlins 36E, spring is black
- Ohlins
- Dyna/FXR/Sportster Ohlins
- Can get them in 12.25", can't find the 11.5" for sale
- Don't seem to be progressive rate
- The spring is black... I want all black

Any suggestions for the front end would be well received, as well. Right now Progressive is offering a free front end kit if I buy the 440s. Not bad, but not like those front end kits are expensive.
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Old 09-20-2009, 11:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I meant to put on a poll but I guess I can't fix that mistake. Can a moderator put up a poll for me, maybe? If you get a chance...
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