So was on the bike today, stopped at a light...
Bunch of smoke, I'm like who the *** is smoking???

It was me..

Progressive 412 heavy duty springs.
Right side leaked out all the oil on the exhaust.

Question: Do I gotta just buy new shocks?
Or can these be rebuilt?

If I gotta get new shocks, What is Good and Affordable?
These were way too hard and been living with them for years.
Looking for a more comfy ride. Or if its cheap I'll just get rebuilt.

 

If it's just the seal, they can be rebuild
You should contact Progressive

 

Ok I can call progressive tomorrow... I guess I'll have to buy another set, but I'll talk to em. have the rebuild as a backup or for next set.

Also I need to get my major service done.. so.

What are people doing with the front Fork springs??? would like a better ride in front too.

 

I'm waiting, progressive is suppose to release monotube shocks for the front end....

 

I am not sure I would bother rebuilding Pro 412, so are pretty cheap to begin with. So if they were too stiff, time to try something new.

More expensive doesnt also mean better. I had Ricors and the left one blew out after about 3 years, and those go for over $600. I live out of country so cant send them back so running Pro 970s, they are a lot smoother but I extended another 1/2' to 12.6". Also, I put in some standard length front springs and ricor emulators, it ride pretty good but not as smooth as I was hoping for based on all the feedback. Would consider the Pro monotube once they come out.

 

Works works for me, three years of great riding,
The works streettrackers are rebuildable, maybe some day.
Still work like new, no leaks.

 

Call them, I had the same issue and was really satisfied with their service

good luck