Progressive shocks
Road Captain
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From: Long Island , NY
I am 210 and passanger 150 ..Ride 2up like 70% give or take
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From: Northwest
I've been running 1/2" shorter than stock, 412 heavy duty full covers, for about 50K miles now... stiff bastards... but I like a stiff ride... I've got them set so I don't even have to adjust them, when riding 2up... yep, just a tad above a hard tail... but I like feeling the road... and I don't think I've taken a hit in performance.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Virginia
That's a pretty big jump in price from the 412's to the 444's. I guess you get what you pay for though! I think for the price of the 444's, it would be worth looking at the Works Performance Black Trackers also. Also seems that people either go with the 412's, or jump right past the 430's to the 444's. Does anyone know, are the 430's just not worth it? Thanks!!
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: SE Illinois
I'm running Progressive 444s, 12.5" (half in longer than stock). They made a night & day difference in ride quality and handling.
I ride 2 up probably 25% of the time, and no issues.
Don't go with the heavy duty...standard duty is plenty for 2 up riding.
The longer shock you can go with, the better...more suspension travel. I would have went longer, but I was going to have a clearance issue with my D&D Bobcat.
Very pleased with my 444s. Sure, there are even better shocks out there, but for the money the 444s are a good investment & a drastic upgrade from stock.
I ride 2 up probably 25% of the time, and no issues.
Don't go with the heavy duty...standard duty is plenty for 2 up riding.
The longer shock you can go with, the better...more suspension travel. I would have went longer, but I was going to have a clearance issue with my D&D Bobcat.
Very pleased with my 444s. Sure, there are even better shocks out there, but for the money the 444s are a good investment & a drastic upgrade from stock.
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From: pacific northwest
I'm running Progressive 444s, 12.5" (half in longer than stock). They made a night & day difference in ride quality and handling.
I ride 2 up probably 25% of the time, and no issues.
Don't go with the heavy duty...standard duty is plenty for 2 up riding.
The longer shock you can go with, the better...more suspension travel. I would have went longer, but I was going to have a clearance issue with my D&D Bobcat.
Very pleased with my 444s. Sure, there are even better shocks out there, but for the money the 444s are a good investment & a drastic upgrade from stock.
I ride 2 up probably 25% of the time, and no issues.
Don't go with the heavy duty...standard duty is plenty for 2 up riding.
The longer shock you can go with, the better...more suspension travel. I would have went longer, but I was going to have a clearance issue with my D&D Bobcat.
Very pleased with my 444s. Sure, there are even better shocks out there, but for the money the 444s are a good investment & a drastic upgrade from stock.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Long Island , NY
I also have the 444 standard duty 12.5",(1/2 longer than standard) they are great shocks for the money, have limited lifetime warranty. Just returned from a 2000 mile trip with the wife and about 40lb of gear, wound spring tension up to max, bike was maxed out on weight and handled great.
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So; put heavy duty 12.5" 430's on the back of the wifes 08 Low Rider; has saddlebags and there's also a Road King trunk on the bike over the rear fender (solo only) she's happy...
Now it's time to replace the stock shocks on my Fat Bob; just saddlebags and a tail bag on my rear fender and I'm 200lbs... thinking 12.5" 444's? Stock or heavy duty?
Would really like to find a pair of 418's for a Dyna, but no luck... long discontinued. Can shocks off an FLH or XL work on an FXD? Still some new 418's around for them.
Now it's time to replace the stock shocks on my Fat Bob; just saddlebags and a tail bag on my rear fender and I'm 200lbs... thinking 12.5" 444's? Stock or heavy duty?
Would really like to find a pair of 418's for a Dyna, but no luck... long discontinued. Can shocks off an FLH or XL work on an FXD? Still some new 418's around for them.