Got the shocks back with the 105/150 springs. What I now have are the "standard' V-max rated springs with the heavy-duty valving. With no preload the ride is firm but not harsh. Not nearly as plush as the 440's were, but no bouncing off the seat, either.
The above said, the handling is sharper, the units are narrower, and to my eyes look better.
The SM now handles like a sport bike. These shocks do expose an inherent weakness in damper-rod forks on square-edge big hits, so a Ricor front end is in my future.
