just got back from a 300 mile hike in the mountains,and have to say these 422's do give a true positive feel. I also lowered my scoot by 1 inch. being from quebec,canada the roads up here are rough to say the least,compared to our southern partners. Overall I can say that these 422 are a true upgrade from the originals and do recommend them.

 

I just did the Progressive 422 on my 08 Fatty and I tend to agree with you. Still in the process of fine tuning the ride height and preload though.

 

My Progressive 422's just arrived and will be installed in a week or so on my Heritage. Anyone wanna suggest a preload setting with it lowered 1.25 inches and 2 up riding of about 300+ lbs total. Are they set pretty good right out of the factory?

 

Right now mine are about 1/2 turn out from all the way in. I'm gonna try 1 turn out tomorrow and post back what I find. I weigh in around 240 if that helps you. They are ez to adjust but I find I like the $10 Harley Softail shock wrench better than the one that comes with.

 

I really want to get 422 and lower the bike a bit but I hate floorboards scraping.

 

My instructions said that they were set to the "lightest" preload from the factory. I stiffened mine up as I'm a big dude and the misses isn't quite a supermodel. I don't recall how stiff I went, I know it wasn't all the way, about half way between stock setting and max setting.

When I ride solo it is tooo stiff, with her on, just about right. So for you, with a combined 2 up total of around 300 pounds, you might be fine with the stock setting, if you find yourself bottoming out, stiffen it up a touch.

 

Thanks Tin Gizel

 

i added the 422's also, like em but going to replace with the sas airride soon as funds allow..

 

just got a pair myself and love them. I'm still working with the pre load to get hem set up just right. One thread up from softest may to hard for my 180 pounds.

 

Rough ashphalt in Montreal ya say..., you ridin' the Dacarie or the 40 in between the two 15's?!?