Cost was the reason for YSS shocks .
I use the bike as an everyday commuter to work and an occasional long ride on a day off .
No interesting, challenging roads anywhere near me, just flat land, so I don't need high end shocks .
Got the front shock replaced on Sunday, along with replacing a right fork seal and brake pads on the front .
Didn't have an 8mm allen wrench to remove the lower bolt on the rear, I'll get that done in the next week or two .
If you change a front shock on an oilhead, there are two rubber washers that need to be replaced, mine were hardened, due to 20 years of desert heat .
I'll remove the front shock and replace these washers when I have the front tire replaced later this year .
Rode into work this morning, what a difference the new shock makes and new brake pads .