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Old Oct 31, 2025 | 07:07 AM
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Looking to upgrade the rear shock on my Street Bob. I don't want or need an external adjuster so I narrowed it down to Fox and Progressive. Anybody have experience with both? Any others I should consider?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2025 | 11:08 AM
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I bought my Slim in 5/19, installed a 13.5" Progressive 465 in 8/19.
I paired that with longer front dampers and have no complaints. +70,000 miles later.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2025 | 06:00 PM
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Fox in the rear was pretty great for my bike riding real hard through the curves.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2025 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
Fox in the rear was pretty great......
I know nothing....


 

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Old Oct 31, 2025 | 09:03 PM
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Fox is awesome.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2025 | 03:39 AM
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I run the fox13.5 with Olin’s up front. Tubes down in the trees equal’s added height for great lean angle. Keeps me from scraping my full bad a$$ floor boards.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2025 | 07:51 PM
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I think I'm gonna go with the Fox. Has anybody installed their fork cartridges? I might as well do them both at the same time.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2025 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
Fox in the rear was pretty great for my bike riding real hard through the curves.
I thought you moved Ohlins. No? Or were you just considering?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2025 | 07:26 AM
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I've used Progressive off and on, with pretty underwhelming results.

I have no experience with Fox.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2025 | 07:17 AM
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Legend 13.5. Easily adjustable. I like it.
 
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