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[Mark Olson]

This is an interesting thread and many have voiced their opinions on the subject.

The simple fact that anything you do to the fj front end is an improvement over the stock mushy flexing feeling.

For some riders , simply adding a fork brace makes all the difference.

For me , I like function over fashion as is evident in my reluctance to wash my fj ... I still have dirt on it from the WCR. 

I prefer to ride rather than endless modification projects and the RPM front fork Mod is quick and easy with minimal skill required.

That's my opinion.

[Burns]

It is a very generous offer Randy. I'm not sure that it is a valid test design though.  You obviously have your bike set-up and dialed in and just how representative it is of mounts where somebody just dropped your magic bullet down its tubes remains an open question.  As to testimonials, my criticism is broader than your rejoinder, i.e. ALL testimonials are suspect.  The gravamen of my point is that you have made very bold claims and great claims require great evidence. As yet none has been forthcoming.

What are the criteria? Subjective evaluations are simply anecdotal.

[FJ1100mjk]

Burns, you're not going to win this one. Regardless. Just put the Busa front end on and never look back. 

[Burns]

I'll marshal the evidence and close.
I Bias
the conversation turned to singing the praises of the vendor - irrelevant to the comparo but an indication of the bias of the venue.  Rather than bolstering the claims it discounts them.

II Old vs New technology.
USD's are lighter,stiffer, and sport better brakes; even if (and that is a big if) RPM's valving is as good the rest of the package is not.

III 2 schools of thought
     a. "good enough"  mod your fj cost effectively for the real world you are in
     b."the best" mod you FJ to incorporate the best technology available

I personally tend to be more in "a" than "b" but I'm kinda shifting. I'm starting to think that once you go past "fresh" i.e.more or less stock components that are in good working order, go as far as you can afford to into the modern stuff.

I "opened the door" with "bang for the buck" but I was applying that to the "b" school

RPM's product is "a" school and, like I said, it has a market.

[great white]

[racerrad8]

I'll marshal the evidence and close.
I Bias
the conversation turned to singing the praises of the vendor - irrelevant to the comparo but an indication of the bias of the venue.  Rather than bolstering the claims it discounts them.

II Old vs New technology.
USD's are lighter,stiffer, and sport better brakes; even if (and that is a big if) RPM's valving is as good the rest of the package is not.

III 2 schools of thought
     a. "good enough"  mod your fj cost effectively for the real world you are in
     b."the best" mod you FJ to incorporate the best technology available

I personally tend to be more in "a" than "b" but I'm kinda shifting. I'm starting to think that once you go past "fresh" i.e.more or less stock components that are in good working order, go as far as you can afford to into the modern stuff.

I "opened the door" with "bang for the buck" but I was applying that to the "b" school

RPM's product is "a" school and, like I said, it has a market.

Mr. Burns, I can only take by the fact you have not accepted my invitation, you will not be attending the rally to make an educated & informed decision. I also thought about addressing all of your bullet points, but since you ignored my previous questions posed to you, I figured it to be a waste of time.

And as an good attorney knows, when he doesn't get the answer he is looking for from the original question, he redirects the question to receive the answer he is looking for; instead you are playing judge, jury to render your decision and "close".

I am glad to have an "A" type personality and sell only "grade A",  top of the line products because RPM customers deserve nothing but the best.




I look forward to your USD modification, build & install, no matter what "b" system you choose.

Randy - RPM