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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Progressive 970's ride like a dream. Lot of people like to talk chit about progressive, maybe some models justify it but I guarantee you won't be sorry with the 970 series.

Oops, just realized you didn't want longer shocks. 970's are 12.5". Your factory shocks are probably 12"
 
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The 412 are the basic shock look alot like factory but they was a noticeable difference when I put them on my old bike. I would check out the 430 in black I think they look sweet. They cost a little more.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Check out the Progressive 440s. I got them from direct cycle parts. The have the best pricing I found anywhere. Better than stock and hand adjustable. Im running 11.5s on my Fat Bob
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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The breakout kinda reminds me of the yamaha raider.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by spankdog
Check out the Progressive 440s. I got them from direct cycle parts. The have the best pricing I found anywhere. Better than stock and hand adjustable. Im running 11.5s on my Fat Bob
Thank you! I just called them and I ordered up the new 444's. They were great to deal with. Suggestion much appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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you'll be stoked - i've had the 444s on my ride for a couple of weeks and I love them. I'm 155lbs and rarely ride two up!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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The Progressive 444's are what I'm considering when I change my shocks. I've read a lot of good reviews about them. Let me know how you like the ride once you get them put on and if you can tell a noticeable difference. Also, check revzilla when comparing pricing. I've noticed them carrying more and more stuff for Harleys lately. I got my Michelin Commander II tires from them a couple weeks ago and went down to see the new showroom at the Philly Naval Yard last Friday.
 
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The Progressive 444's are what I'm considering when I change my shocks. I've read a lot of good reviews about them. Let me know how you like the ride once you get them put on and if you can tell a noticeable difference. Also, check revzilla when comparing pricing. I've noticed them carrying more and more stuff for Harleys lately. I got my Michelin Commander II tires from them a couple weeks ago and went down to see the new showroom at the Philly Naval Yard last Friday.
My best friend actually works for Revzilla, thats where I got my exhaust from. Like you said, they are just recently getting into the Harley parts. Unfortunately they dont have everything yet, including the shocks, so I had to cheat and buy somewhere else. Revzilla is an awesome company to deal with though and when they get all the Harley parts in, they will be a force to be reckoned with.
 
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Thank you! I just called them and I ordered up the new 444's. They were great to deal with. Suggestion much appreciated.
Glad to help. Someone suggested them to me and I was blown away by the prices and quick service. Im checking with them before I buy anything from now on. Oh and yea, I have the 444s also. I don't know why I thought they were 440s
 
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Good luck setting sag on them though. Im close to 200 and an the softest setting they only sag about .5-.75" They still feel awesome so Im not sweating it.
 
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