What are the opinions out there about installing a rear shock lowering kit vs a set of Progressives (shorter than stock). I have an 02 FXD with the stock suspension. I'm 190lbs and will ride quite a bit with the lady who weighs much less than me I'm want the lower look and a comfortable ride for her too. Thanks in advance.

 

I had progressive's on my Intruder 1400 and thought they rode a little hard. I put the HD kit on my W-glide and I'm pretty satisfied. I'm 210lbs and ride with my son who is 90lbs. I would give HD's a little better rating against the prg 440's. They ( progressive) have other's to choose from that might ride better.

Good luck.

 

Kevin.
I am in the same boat as you, want to lower my LowRider but don't know whick is better; Progressive 440's or just have Harley dealer do it with original Harley lowering kit? What have you learned or decidec?
Thanks.

 

I have the HD lowering kit on my WG and I really like it!

 

anybody have the part number for the lowering kit?? I didn't even know they made a lowering kit for dynas. will it work on the bob as well. let me know guys, my short *** might like this one.

thanx
chap

 

The stock shocks from H-D are not all that good. If you want a comfortable ride, get some progressive 412's. With your load weight, use the standard springs.

With that in mind, why spend another $100 for a lowering kit? When you buy the new shocks, buy them 1" shorter.

 

So if I'm understanding you correctly, I should get the Progressive 412's and keep the springs from my stock set up. Again, I'm really looking for the safest handling for my bike, with and without a passenger along with a lowered look and feel.

 

The 412's come with springs. There is a standard set for standard duty, and a HD (heavy duty) for heavy loads. Get the 412's with the standard springs, and pitch your stock parts in the trash.

 

Bob, thanks for the info. I'm not gonna throw the stock parts in the trash though, I'm into using my "spare parts" to decorate my shop.