Ohlins advice

[Huzo]

Nice, you know it makes sense.   

It was going to be one of three options.
#1
Have the current Nitron rebuilt, with the consequent uncertainty as to whether the people have done it right or short cut me. Around $600
#2
Go the new Nitron which is a better unit than the one that I wore out (apparently…) 
Around $1,400
#3
Do the Ohlins and carry the notion that I have not made any compromises on quality, but also completely satisfy the “I wants..”
Around #1,700
(Oh…and it’s a really nice gold colour..) 

I did put one on the V85 and it’s sensational and I reckon it looks good against the red..

[Stretch]

I have one on the back of a KLR.

Superb.

Spendy, but worth every nickel.

                                     -Stretch

[Huzo]

I have one on the back of a KLR.

Superb.

Spendy, but worth every nickel.

                                     -Stretch

Yeah.
Very supple and compliant aren’t they ?

[Stretch]

Oh, yeah - very supple indeed.

When I first installed the altered suspension, I went straightaway to
a notoriously bumpy local railroad crossing. Went over it at about
45MPH and felt - nothing. Wha - ?! So, I turned around and went over
 it at 60MPH or so. Smooth as a baby's bottom. 65MPH? Same.

My big 1400 Cali is very comfy, but the suspension on it feels like it
belongs on a dump truck after riding the KLR. Objectively, it's not
really that bad, but it could use some improvement. It's a lot of work
and money, and isn't worth it to me right now. Time will tell.

                                              -Stretch

[Huzo]

Oh, yeah - very supple indeed.

When I first installed the altered suspension, I went straightaway to
a notoriously bumpy local railroad crossing. Went over it at about
45MPH and felt - nothing. Wha - ?! So, I turned around and went over
 it at 60MPH or so. Smooth as a baby's bottom. 65MPH? Same.

My big 1400 Cali is very comfy, but the suspension on it feels like it
belongs on a dump truck after riding the KLR. Objectively, it's not
really that bad, but it could use some improvement. It's a lot of work
and money, and isn't worth it to me right now. Time will tell.

                                              -Stretch

Yep.
I find on my V85 that I take (almost) no notice of upcoming irregularities in the road surface, I have inherent confidence that the rear will cope with any foreseeable roughness with consummate ease.
It is only a motorcycle shock after all, but I cannot fault anything about it and well…
It looks nice. 👍