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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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hey,ive seen a lot of threads on here on about oem harley airshocks, apparently with the 09 up street glide shocks being the better of the bunch,has any one tried the airshocks from progressive suspension with any sucess-would like to get works or progressive 440 but not in the budget right now as im out of work with back/hip issues,hence the need for best riding shocks!
 
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no one has any input on progressive air shocks?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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no experience with air shocks.. but are you not happy with your stock shocks? i'll be interested to hear what people recommend as the most plush shocks available for our bike
 

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the stock shocks came off at about 1000 miles,im running the low pro premium billet now,little better than stock but not much--i read a lotta neg and a lotta good about air shocks,just wondered if the progressive,s were any better than stock harley air shocks.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Cant speak for Progressive air shocks but the OEM ones work pretty well - much better ride than stock...........54565-09

 
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yeah,ive got a set of 13" air shocks hanging up in the shop,im only 5'7" so that aint happenin-need the shorter ones but have heard bout them bottoming out with the stockers[air]The progressive air shocks arent too bad in price if they work!
 
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You may get more replies about air shocks in the Dresser Section. I'm interested in air shocks, too. With the hard bags installed it is difficult to adjust spring preload.
 
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Good thought,them bagger people know air shocks!
 
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