QUOTE(Farrow @ Mar 30 2011, 01:37 PM)

Looks lovely! Always wondered how aftermarket compares to stock....do let us know
That depends on the stock shock. The 748 has pretty nice suspension from the factory, and the rear shock on the Blackbird is also decent (although it lacks adjustment and wears out too fast). The stock shock on my old Divvie was a bit of a poor show though!
The remote preload is the one thing I'd really consider an aftermarket shock for, personally speaking. Would be handy for the Blackbird once I load up the panniers. Not cheap though :(
Looks a bit tasty though - you'd best got out and give it a spin!