I think they worked fine.
But, I ride the bike so seldom, hare to say how much.
Smoother... haven't tode r'nuff to say how good on the fast/hard bumps yet.
Steve sed they appear to be identical construction as the higher priced models.
They came with adjustment instructions that were almost word for word as the Race tech/Gold Valve Emulator instructions.
Sed to use the same amount of oil that RT did.
(will go back and check. Think it was 5.9" with forks compressed {same as the 86's}).
I used 6"...
Ride safe, Ted