440s
I know many have commented on the stock shocks vs. after-market, and I wanted to help out some of the newbies with my experience.
I just installed my 440s 12.5" SD, and they are greatly welcomed answer to the problem of wallowing in the corners.
I am a decent rider and certainly agree that with some practice and concentration on corner entry speed to get the perfect disposition/angle, you can increase your confidence. (Basically, spending time in focus on learning your bike, which of course is always a good thing)
BUT, there are certain circumstances when you cant just "drive through" the twisties to keep the back end down to give you the sweet spot. You hit a little bump, it modifies your disposition of lean and focus and you have to adjust. You hit two or three bumps in the turn and your confidence to "push through it" without dumping is greatly reduced.
I ride with lots of ******ie-rockets on either twisties (mainly at night) or long open roads (that might not be as well cared for), and I am telling you, switching to the Progressives has brought a LOT more predictibility and consistency to the bikes handlings. MUCH more confident confronting unknown roads or turns, knowing the back end is gonna pretty much stay put after absorbing the bump quickly and efficiently.
For a bike designed to be a no-compromising road-eater, the shocks appear to be a squishy afterthought in the effort to building the 'perfect beast'
It is BY far, the best after-market money I have spent
Paul