Well I finally road-tested the 750 with new David Silver supplied rear shocks (repros). Well I hoped and expected for better under-butt comfort with less bumps, bouncing and wallow. Got that.
I hoped for better cornering - got that - now find myself going 10-20Kph faster into all corners - by instinct. Well, no,..it's like the bike is doing it - it knows that I've spent $370 on it's arse and feels so much better for it and wants to show me what it can deliver.
What I didn't expect though - that stability in a brisk wind improved out-of-sight. Took the missus on the back for an 80k ride for coffee etc. There was a stiffish breeze - not strong but verging on a nuisance. Till now, I found the bike would feel like it wanted to whip out from under me in the rear when a gust came up. Now,..with new shocks - I got a straight stable, secure ride - and best of all a SAFE FEELING...totally. The bike absolutely hugged the highway. First time since I bought this over a year ago.
I can recommend anyone with old shocks - chuck em. You won't regret the investment.
Mark