444 Shocks on the way
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The stock shocks are pretty poor if you've ever ridden on anything nicer. The stock shocks are basically a friction damper with a spring. Not the most consistent ride, easy to bottom because they dont have enough dampening force and rather soft springs. They're made to be cheap and cushy, many better handling and riding shocks out there. I ran Progressive 430's for 200mi, and the dampening was better than the stock shocks by a long shot, but thats where the good things about those shocks ran out.
I'll be swapping to 12.6" Hagon Nitro's pretty soon.
I'll be swapping to 12.6" Hagon Nitro's pretty soon.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Near Denver
Before my Fat Bob I had a 2006 XL1200R. I put Progressive 430s (13") on the rear and Progressive fork springs (standard length) along with a Screaming Eagle fork brace on the front.
The improvement in the ride was incredible. In addition to Metzeler tires that bike handled like nobody's business. It truly was easy to have fun in the twisties in addition to just being damn comfortable compared to the stock shocks. In my almost 48 years of riding I don't believe I've run stock shocks on anything I've owned when I wanted to make an improvement to the ride.
I'm anticipating a big comfort change in the FXDF when I get the 444s on it.
The improvement in the ride was incredible. In addition to Metzeler tires that bike handled like nobody's business. It truly was easy to have fun in the twisties in addition to just being damn comfortable compared to the stock shocks. In my almost 48 years of riding I don't believe I've run stock shocks on anything I've owned when I wanted to make an improvement to the ride.
I'm anticipating a big comfort change in the FXDF when I get the 444s on it.
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
Dont overlook supershox!
Decided to go with Progressive's 444 for my '14 Fat Bob. Doing the swap on the 26th. After talking with the nice guy at Progressive the decision was made to go 12.5", standard springs.
I weigh 182, ride solo. His suggestion was the extra half inch over stock length will give a more pleasant response from the irregularities our Colorado roads are known for lol.
I weigh 182, ride solo. His suggestion was the extra half inch over stock length will give a more pleasant response from the irregularities our Colorado roads are known for lol.
Super shox, powder coat springs..= 😁
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