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. 👍

[PJPR01]

Ultimately it looks like the Ohlins is similar in price to the Wilbers...

Is the Ohlins actually tailored to your weight as the Wilbers is customized...

Gold always looks good...no doubt!!