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[rheiner]

I was talking to Traxxion Dynamics today about rear shocks. In addition to Bitubos, they sell Penske rear shocks for Harley Davidson, but the prices are up there, 5 models from $1,100 up to $1,800 for a pair. Anyone tried any of these?

[110tHunDer]

 
Wow, never thought I'd think of $900 Bitubos as "reasonably priced!"

[Boatman]

I have read a little about them from HDForums but have not heard from someone that  actually uses them.   They would have to be world beaters for that type of money.  Penske makes their own open wheel shocks so probably transferred some of that technology to the public sector on shocks.

I guy named "Howard"  from HDForums also sells these shocks as well as Ohlins that are highly thought of.   Can't remember the name of his website this minute.

www.motorcyclemetal.com

[grc]

For some strange reason I just can't wrap my head around paying more for two shocks than I paid for my first two motorcycles combined.  If you're going racing, and have a sponsor picking up the tab and a full time engineer to make the adjustments, then maybe it makes sense.  But for cruising down the highway at 60 mph (or even 70 or 80), I find the whole idea of spending a couple grand for infinitely adjustable and rebuildable racing shocks just a little ludicrous.  I thought conspicuous consumption for no good reason went out of style with the Great Recession.


Jerry

[Gettinold]

For some strange reason I just can't wrap my head around paying more for two shocks than I paid for my first two motorcycles combined.  If you're going racing, and have a sponsor picking up the tab and a full time engineer to make the adjustments, then maybe it makes sense.  But for cruising down the highway at 60 mph (or even 70 or 80), I find the whole idea of spending a couple grand for infinitely adjustable and rebuildable racing shocks just a little ludicrous.  I thought conspicuous consumption for no good reason went out of style with the Great Recession.


Jerry

Jerry I always like to read your replys to technical questions, as I  think the same as you, and this reply is no exception.
Let's go racing.  

[SERK3]

For some strange reason I just can't wrap my head around paying more for two shocks than I paid for my first two motorcycles combined.  If you're going racing, and have a sponsor picking up the tab and a full time engineer to make the adjustments, then maybe it makes sense.  But for cruising down the highway at 60 mph (or even 70 or 80), I find the whole idea of spending a couple grand for infinitely adjustable and rebuildable racing shocks just a little ludicrous.  I thought conspicuous consumption for no good reason went out of style with the Great Recession.


Jerry

 

[2k]

I paid $500 for a set of 940's and thought that was to much......$1800?? No way it could be that much better.