Suspension Upgrade
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Suspension Upgrade
Looking for suggestions for a suspension upgrade so I can add the a passenger. I've got 417lbs to play with but I take up 300.
I've read that Progressive 440s on the back may help. What about the front? Are there any other things I need to be aware of?
Thanks for the help.
I've read that Progressive 440s on the back may help. What about the front? Are there any other things I need to be aware of?
Thanks for the help.
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i installed progressive front springs and it really improved the ride, a lot less dive up front and it rides much better than stock. Maybe not the best setup but for the price its hard to beat. I'm running prog. 970's on the rear and the ride is awesome but if you need to adjust preload very often they're not as quick as the turn and click shocks. I set mine for 1" sag with me and the ol and leave it the same setting when riding solo (I weight 200, ol 145) I do readjust the compression dampening.
With your weight the 440's would probably be a good choice as you will probably want to adjust between 2 up and solo riding. They also offer the 440's in a heavy duty but riding solo, even at 300 lbs is going to ride harsh. If height isn't an issue and your interested in a better ride Id get some 440 series (non-HD) at least 1/2" longer than stock. Stock are 12", they make a 12.5 & 13, 13.5"
With your weight the 440's would probably be a good choice as you will probably want to adjust between 2 up and solo riding. They also offer the 440's in a heavy duty but riding solo, even at 300 lbs is going to ride harsh. If height isn't an issue and your interested in a better ride Id get some 440 series (non-HD) at least 1/2" longer than stock. Stock are 12", they make a 12.5 & 13, 13.5"
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I just put on a set of 13" Ricors, Love em. I ordered them to my weight as per the instructions on thier website couldn't be happier.I also have Progressive standard length springs up front with 15 weight oil and have for a few years despite what some will say you can't beat that set up for the money. Prior to that I had 12" air shocks off a Street Glide but they couldn't handle the added weight of going two up with with gear.
can i suggest shotgun shocks they have sets for dynas and touring type bikes and would probebly suit your needs quite well with the ability to tailor ride stifness and height on the go.
i know the vid description says "300lbs" but if them girls are under 130lbs/ea i'll be surprised so probebly running 380-390 weight on the bike in the vid
i know the vid description says "300lbs" but if them girls are under 130lbs/ea i'll be surprised so probebly running 380-390 weight on the bike in the vid
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You most certainly may suggest them NSCoyote! Thank you.
I've checked out a couple of different air shocks and I'm quite impressed with the size of and the ability to hide the compressor. They are on the expensive side though.
I've checked out a couple of different air shocks and I'm quite impressed with the size of and the ability to hide the compressor. They are on the expensive side though.
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Edit. Just checked. Doesn't look like they are yet. I'm running legend on my dyna. I am happy with it so far. Best of luck with your decision dude.
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Thanks hellbob37. How long have you been running the Legends? You pushing the weight limit at all?
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Try contacting Progressive, they can reccomend what shocks and springs you should try.
I have the 440's on the back with the HD springs, I ended up sending them back to have the standard sprigs installed, I also went 1" over stock (13") and that seemed to help also.
Both the wife and I are the large size also.
Al
I have the 440's on the back with the HD springs, I ended up sending them back to have the standard sprigs installed, I also went 1" over stock (13") and that seemed to help also.
Both the wife and I are the large size also.
Al
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Going with a shock length over stock and a heavy duty spring is a good combination. I have the Progressive 440's with HD springs and can recommend them, though I'm getting by at stock height. I'm 220lbs and my wife is 140lbs, which puts us at 360 total.
You have to understand I don't have experience with some of the higher end shocks out there such as Ricor, Works, Ohlins....etc. They may be an even better fit for you depending on your budget. But the 440's were within my budget and I've been pleased with them so far.
You have to understand I don't have experience with some of the higher end shocks out there such as Ricor, Works, Ohlins....etc. They may be an even better fit for you depending on your budget. But the 440's were within my budget and I've been pleased with them so far.