boge are OEM and smooth, the bilsteins are a much more sporty ride in the HD version, the have a TC version for less money that I have not tried.

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Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Go with the original Boge or upgrade to Bilsteins; they're the best.

Check the archives for testimonials, part numbers, etc.

On 7/28/07, alfred bagdan  wrote:
>
> A few years ago, I replaced my original shocks with KYB shocks and
> regretted
> it ever since.  The KYB shocks are very harsh, every bump sounds like
> crossing a rail track.  It sure took out the "Fahrvergnuegen" out of
> driving.
>
> Upon browsing the Busdepot for shocks, I read that the rear KYB's are
> Gas-Adjust; does that mean they are adjustble?, if so it would make them
> less harsh.
>
> Which shock feels most like driving the original van?  I would like to get
> back the Fahrvergnuegen.
>
> Thanks
>
> Alfred
> 85 Westy
>

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