After reading a ton of info from this site on Traxxion Dynamics, and needing an improvement in overall suspension, I bit the bullet and went with the Ak 20's and Bitubo rear shocks. The first chance I had to put some miles on them was for the So Cal GTG at Pala Casino. First impression was WOW!!! and it only got better as wife and I got a chance to handle some twisties and ride some "less than perfect" So Cal roads.
This set up is as good as so many of you mentioned. Since I installed the front and rear at the same time, it's hard to say if either is better than the other. But I will say, as a set, it is awesome. On roads where BSR would previously get jostled hard (and call me a few endearing names), she floated through them and actually had a much more enjoyable trip.
Thanks to all for the great (and honest) assessments of TD products. There are many products out there that will improve the stock ride, but in my book I will have AK 20's and Bitubo's on any future bike I own.
FYI, there are also several posts about how difficult these are to set up. We followed the suggested guideline for Sag on the spring length (preload) with bsr and luggage estimated, but within the suggested tolerances. The damping adjustment for both extension and compression was set in the middle. This was the only adjustment I made from the initial factory set up and, quite honestly, I don't think I need (or want) to adjust it any differently. I will probably play with it to see if it can be fine tuned, but can't imagine it being much better.
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