Hello...
Last year I installed Progressive springs and shocks to my Dyna. Overall, it was a good upgrade. I elected to go with heavy duty components. The forks are great but the shocks are a bit too stiff. I weigh about 260- 265 lbs. The preload on the shocks are fully backed off and harsh bumps will jolt my lower back. But what really annoys me is the rear of the bike is too high. There's not enough sag. Cornering feels awkward. I want to go with standard springs (430 series, 12.5 in) P/N 1442-20B/30. were is a good source to order these? I've looked on Progressives site and around the web but I cant locate anyone selling these springs. Any guidance would be great. Thank you

 

Ohlins... end of story.

For the price of going through 2+ different mid/low-end shocks and trying to figure out what works...it's about the same price as ohlins. low speed cobble roads and high speed twisties, it does it all.

 

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...dyna-1991-2017



I don't find that exact number (1442-20B/30).. hope the above helps a bit though.

 

P/N 1442-20B/30 is for the standard springs on the 12,5 in 430 shocks. I found the part# from the Tech/Spec pdf file from Progressives website. I'm looking to find a company that sells just the springs. I'd rather swap out the springs than replace the shocks outright.

 

Call progressive directly - they are easy to work with

or

http://www.jpcycles.com/motorcycle-s...ive-suspension

http://www.dragspecialties.com/produ...oductId=248136

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...+shock+springs


Ghost

 

Like Bigbadpoppa, I highly recommend Ohlins shocks. I bought a set over the winter from Howard at motorcycle Metal and it was by far and away the best off season upgrade I have done. Give him a call and explain your needs and wants and he will suggest several options that will get you what your looking for.

 

as he said. during the work week, you can always get a live person to answer and their tech advise is always good.

 

Called Progressive today and got my replacement springs on order. I'm sure about the right part number. They'll only set me back about 75 bucks plus shipping. I wasn't on the phone with them for 5 minutes! Now I need to figure out how to properly dismantle the shock assemblies correctly. They should get here Mon or Tue.

 

Buy / rent / borrow.., even fab up - a spring compression tool

orielly / autozone will "lend" tools with a deposit..., that'll be refunded when the tool is returned


Remove shock from bike - compress spring - disassemble - remove spring

Reverse to reinstall

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Notes:

Tighten both compressors equally..., and in small increments (also loosen in same manor - otherwise things can go to hell..., quickly)

Don't go ape compressing the springs - just need to remove tension

Wear safety glasses


This very similar to working on coils / struts - on a cage (and all the same precautions apply)

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If you're not comfortable - remove shocks..., then take em.., and the replacement springs to an indy - should be a quick turn around..., and relatively cheap (and if either ain't the case - find another indy)

Ghost

 

By far one of the most scary experiences I've ever had working on any type of vehicle.....