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[OBB]

Supershox are another option. Stripclub has them on his bike and loves them.

Another one to look at is Works Performance shocks. They can come with a "quick flip" lever to adjust them from one preload to another. I.E. , you ride solo you one setting, you load the bike down with momma and the trailer, you flip the lever to change the preload. I've seen a set on a bike sitting in a body shop but have not had a chance to talk to the owner about them. I think Fast Freddy on here has used them and really likes them.

[Boatman]

 Sadly Works went out of business last fall when the owner died.  I found this out when I wanted to get my old ones rebuilt as I liked them.  I have since went with Legend Revo shocks front and rear and am happy with them.  They all just cost too much. 

[Yellow09SERG]

Sadly Works went out of business last fall when the owner died.  I found this out when I wanted to get my old ones rebuilt as I liked them.  I have since went with Legend Revo shocks front and rear and am happy with them.  They all just cost too much.

Yes sir they do

[HOGMIKE]

Sadly Works went out of business last fall when the owner died.  I found this out when I wanted to get my old ones rebuilt as I liked them.  I have since went with Legend Revo shocks front and rear and am happy with them.  They all just cost too much.

Those who have Works shocks that need servicing may look at a local dirt bike shock.
I have a local shop here that have used those shocks for years and have the adapters, seals,etc to rebuild the shocks as long as they are in decent shape.
Just a thought for those (like me) who like the ride.
JMHO

[Yellow09SERG]

Ok, the JRI's are in a box in the corner of the garage. After several conversations with a few members (Thank you Ed and Harry for the guidance) a new set of Ohlin 159's are on the bike. Install them Wednesday and was only able to make a short ride with the wife before the weather went to crap but we were thinking, Hummm this feels pretty good. Well the weather cooperated today and we got a dinner ride out of the day, right at 150 miles. Well our feels pretty good has turned into damn these are good!!! Really good, made one rebound adjustment this afternoon and we are already better than where the JRI's ever were. The down side to the best feeling we have had on the rear has started to show how bad the front is. So I guess the next project will be the Ohlin 101 front cartridges. If any of you are on the fence about wanting to fix the rear suspension, I would highly suggest the Ohlin 159's

[RoadTrip]

Happy to hear they are working out.

I installed Ohlin Blackline 772s on mine a month ago and we just returned from our first long distance (800 mile) ride. We were fully loaded and the rear suspension performed flawlessly. The pillion boss was very pleased. Don’t know why I waited so long...easily the most impactful mod I’ve made to any of my bikes.

I’m going the live with the front suspension for as long as I can...not yet dissatisfied enough to justify a $1K outlay. Then again, I’ve never had better.

[JCZ]

A couple of threads on here regarding the Super Shox.....and lifetime warranty to original purchaser.

[FlaHeatWave]

Ok, the JRI's are in a box in the corner of the garage. After several conversations with a few members (Thank you Ed and Harry for the guidance) a new set of Ohlin 159's are on the bike. Install them Wednesday and was only able to make a short ride with the wife before the weather went to crap but we were thinking, Hummm this feels pretty good. Well the weather cooperated today and we got a dinner ride out of the day, right at 150 miles. Well our feels pretty good has turned into damn these are good!!! Really good, made one rebound adjustment this afternoon and we are already better than where the JRI's ever were. The down side to the best feeling we have had on the rear has started to show how bad the front is. So I guess the next project will be the Ohlin 101 front cartridges. If any of you are on the fence about wanting to fix the rear suspension, I would highly suggest the Ohlin 159's

For me, the Front was the real pig on the '09... Upgrading the front will transform the whole Bike,,, might take some miles for the front to "settle in" and some small tweeks to match up the rear...

For any good Suspension, the Front and Rear have to play well together...

[FlaHeatWave]

Happy to hear they are working out.

I installed Ohlin Blackline 772s on mine a month ago and we just returned from our first long distance (800 mile) ride. We were fully loaded and the rear suspension performed flawlessly. The pillion boss was very pleased. Don’t know why I waited so long...easily the most impactful mod I’ve made to any of my bikes.

I’m going the live with the front suspension for as long as I can...not yet dissatisfied enough to justify a $1K outlay. Then again, I’ve never had better.

Having a Rushmore Front End, you might not get as much an improvement as us pre-Rushmore folks,,,

 

[Yellow09SERG]

For me, the Front was the real pig on the '09... Upgrading the front will transform the whole Bike,,, might take some miles for the front to "settle in" and some small tweeks to match up the rear...

For any good Suspension, the Front and Rear have to play well together...

Ed,
Alway knew the front was bad, but now I know how bad. I am planning on doing the 101 cartridge up front, now it just a decision if I want to do it at the house or is it worth the money to have it done. Never tore into a front end before and am kind of leaning toward doing it at home for the learning experience. Thank you for the help.