View Poll Results: Which model should I get?
Progressive 444HD 11.5" Black
7
70.00%
Progressive 440HD 11.5" Black
3
30.00%
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Progressive 440 or 444
Just remember though 11.6 shocks are pretty low. If I were you and you do a little bit of 2 up riding Id go with the 12.6 inch works http://www.southeastcustomcycles.com...52&category=13
They might not be as low (slammed look) as you'd like but It'll be a better ride.
Im pretty sure these are the 12.6 inch works on this bike...
http://www.southeastcustomcycles.com....asp?bikeID=48
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Ohlins, or the new JRI's.... $600-ish for the entry level of the these brands and will be much better than the chinese progressives. The good brands are rebuildable and customizable to your ride.
I have 13" JRI's on order. Pulled off progressive 412's that sucked monkey butt.
I have 13" JRI's on order. Pulled off progressive 412's that sucked monkey butt.
OP,
even at 240 lbs you might want to do some research before ordering the HD shocks
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My next piece of advice is to buy your shocks from a shop that will set them up for you, not just a discount warehouse. A suspension shop will actually put the right springs on there for your weight and get the preload about in the right spot. Also anything under 12" will not really give you much room for improvement. Like others here said, 12.6-13" are the hot ticket for max suspension movement. When you're on the bike, the stance will be same as the "slammed" shocks, but they will have much more "up" travel to soak up bumps- the only down side is the bike looks like a jacked up 4x4 when sitting on the kickstand.
Give Howard over at http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/index.html a call. His advice is free, and he's on the forums here too. He can be a little gruff in his typing, but he knows his stuff.
You can also give traxxion call. I used their Penske shock on my old FZ1 and it was awesome. Although I have no experience with the bitubo shocks they have for HD. Just another info source.... http://www.traxxion.com/bituboshocks...torcycles.aspx
Give Howard over at http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/index.html a call. His advice is free, and he's on the forums here too. He can be a little gruff in his typing, but he knows his stuff.
You can also give traxxion call. I used their Penske shock on my old FZ1 and it was awesome. Although I have no experience with the bitubo shocks they have for HD. Just another info source.... http://www.traxxion.com/bituboshocks...torcycles.aspx
Progressive 440 or 444
I had 11 inch 412's and went to 12 inch 440's and realized a good improvement. I think the best improvement was due to the 1 inch more travel. If I were you I'd give serious thought to going with 12 inch or greater. Ride two up here most of the time with a combined weight of 280. Progressive Tech suggested I stay away from the Heavy Duty Version. The 440's have worked fine for me.
JUST RIDE
GARY
JUST RIDE
GARY
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Awesome thanks for the input guys. I know it will handle better when I lift it, but I just can't see myself doing that.
Going to take a closer look at the higher end shocks.
Thanks Again
Going to take a closer look at the higher end shocks.
Thanks Again
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Ohlins, or the new JRI's.... $600-ish for the entry level of the these brands and will be much better than the chinese progressives. The good brands are rebuildable and customizable to your ride.
I have 13" JRI's on order. Pulled off progressive 412's that sucked monkey butt.
I have 13" JRI's on order. Pulled off progressive 412's that sucked monkey butt.
I prefer a taller shock as well as I like more travel and ground clearance on a Dyna. I already have a lowrider bike.
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