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Old May 1, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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For the last 5 years I have put up with the stock air shocks on my King's. I just cant justify to my self spending close to $700 or more, for new rear shocks. I have Progressive front springs and I'm fine with them , but the rear of my bike is a lumber wagon ride. I ride solo only, at 180 lbs.
So I'm going to buy Progressive 444, 12 1/2" standard spring. This will lower my bike 1/4" I cant go any higher then the stock 12 3/4" shocks. I called Progressive because I was worried they would be to stiff. Jake said they should be just right at my wight, he said they will get a little softer after about 500 miles. So I think I'm finally going to try to smooth out the ride.
$ 475 free shipping.
After I get around 1000 miles on them I will give a detailed up-date.
 
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I upgraded to the newer stock shocks for Harley ('09,) from the even weaker stockers that came on my '00 S/E RG. I'd be curious to see what you think about the Progressives as a comparison.
 
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I upgraded to the newer stock shocks for Harley ('09,) from the even weaker stockers that came on my '00 S/E RG. I'd be curious to see what you think about the Progressives as a comparison.
I did it last night, I sure hope the improvement will be worth the cost. The total $468 at direct cycle parts. I have no info on deliver date yet. As soon as I get a 1000 miles on her I will up-date in detail.
 
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