Progressive Shocks- which one?
Road Master
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RE: Progressive Shocks- which one?
ORIGINAL: eddie0324
Anyone out there install these themselves.
I would like to know what is involved and how difficult?
Anyone out there install these themselves.
I would like to know what is involved and how difficult?
Road Warrior
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RE: Progressive Shocks- which one?
ORIGINAL: eddie0324
Anyone out there install these themselves.
I would like to know what is involved and how difficult?
Anyone out there install these themselves.
I would like to know what is involved and how difficult?
It's a pretty simple job, but you need to jack the font end nearly off the ground. Lift up the frame until the back tire is barely off the ground. Remove both shocks. Lower the frame to match your new shorter shocks. Bolt the new ones on. It's really very simple. With my Dunwell jack I think the whole job took about 30 minutes.
If the new shocks happen to be the same length as the old ones, it's even easier. R&R the left, and then R&R the right. No need for a jack.
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RE: Progressive Shocks- which one?
ORIGINAL: bobcowan
It's a pretty simple job, but you need to jack the font end nearly off the ground. Lift up the frame until the back tire is barely off the ground. Remove both shocks. Lower the frame to match your new shorter shocks. Bolt the new ones on. It's really very simple. With my Dunwell jack I think the whole job took about 30 minutes.
If the new shocks happen to be the same length as the old ones, it's even easier. R&R the left, and then R&R the right. No need for a jack.
ORIGINAL: eddie0324
Anyone out there install these themselves.
I would like to know what is involved and how difficult?
Anyone out there install these themselves.
I would like to know what is involved and how difficult?
It's a pretty simple job, but you need to jack the font end nearly off the ground. Lift up the frame until the back tire is barely off the ground. Remove both shocks. Lower the frame to match your new shorter shocks. Bolt the new ones on. It's really very simple. With my Dunwell jack I think the whole job took about 30 minutes.
If the new shocks happen to be the same length as the old ones, it's even easier. R&R the left, and then R&R the right. No need for a jack.
Good Luck
Tom
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RE: Progressive Shocks- which one?
I had to remove the lower shock bolt to install the roller bearing for my Boss Bags (saddlebags). All I did was loosen and remove the bolt. I then had a buddy lift the back of the bike so I could get the bolt back in.
If you do one shock at a time you should be able to change them without a lift.
If you do one shock at a time you should be able to change them without a lift.
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RE: Progressive Shocks- which one?
I've notice a big jump in price when moving from the 412, 418 & so on to the 440's. Does anyone know who is selling them for the best price?? I've seen them going north of $500 on some sites. YIKES.
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RE: Progressive Shocks- which one?
Very simple job as stated above. I did it alone with my craftsman jack---used the wood trick for the rear and front tire also---. Mine are 11 inch HD progressive 412's. I set them at the lowest preload (I'm 195lbs) and the ride is stiffer but better. I also ride 2 up quite a bit. Now I want to upgrade the fronts too!
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From: the 50s & the 60s
RE: Progressive Shocks- which one?
If anyone has factory takeoffs from a LowRider,
I'd be interested if you want to get rid of the set.
Mine is an 06, I think other year models use the same shock.
mud
I'd be interested if you want to get rid of the set.
Mine is an 06, I think other year models use the same shock.
mud
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RE: Progressive Shocks- which one?
ORIGINAL: SDMF
I've notice a big jump in price when moving from the 412, 418 & so on to the 440's. Does anyone know who is selling them for the best price?? I've seen them going north of $500 on some sites. YIKES.
I've notice a big jump in price when moving from the 412, 418 & so on to the 440's. Does anyone know who is selling them for the best price?? I've seen them going north of $500 on some sites. YIKES.
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