Progressive 422's
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Progressive 422's
Last week I installed a set of Progressive 422 shocks on my '93 FLSTC. The preload is set on the softest adjustment and the ride height is set at the same length as the stock shocks yet it feels like the back of the bike is a little higher now then it was with old shocks and the ride is a lot stiffer. I basically have two questions :
If I set the ride height adjustment so that the shock is longer, that lowers the rear of the bike, correct?
Also, is there some kind of break in for the shock where they will ride a little softer. I already have them adjusted as soft as they will go.
If I set the ride height adjustment so that the shock is longer, that lowers the rear of the bike, correct?
Also, is there some kind of break in for the shock where they will ride a little softer. I already have them adjusted as soft as they will go.
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Last week I installed a set of Progressive 422 shocks on my '93 FLSTC. The preload is set on the softest adjustment and the ride height is set at the same length as the stock shocks yet it feels like the back of the bike is a little higher now then it was with old shocks and the ride is a lot stiffer. I basically have two questions :
If I set the ride height adjustment so that the shock is longer, that lowers the rear of the bike, correct?
Also, is there some kind of break in for the shock where they will ride a little softer. I already have them adjusted as soft as they will go.
If I set the ride height adjustment so that the shock is longer, that lowers the rear of the bike, correct?
Also, is there some kind of break in for the shock where they will ride a little softer. I already have them adjusted as soft as they will go.
As for preload they should come set at the lowest setting from Progressive.
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They are a lot stiffer than brand new oem's... I sent mine back cause I thought there was a problem with them, they were way to stiff and they said that there was nothing wrong. So I put them back in. Set them to the stock ride height and dealt with it till they got softer. It was good with my ol lady on the back but real stiff solo..... They are what I guess one would call a firm feel...
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Last week I installed a set of Progressive 422 shocks on my '93 FLSTC. The preload is set on the softest adjustment and the ride height is set at the same length as the stock shocks yet it feels like the back of the bike is a little higher now then it was with old shocks and the ride is a lot stiffer. I basically have two questions :
If I set the ride height adjustment so that the shock is longer, that lowers the rear of the bike, correct?
Also, is there some kind of break in for the shock where they will ride a little softer. I already have them adjusted as soft as they will go.
If I set the ride height adjustment so that the shock is longer, that lowers the rear of the bike, correct?
Also, is there some kind of break in for the shock where they will ride a little softer. I already have them adjusted as soft as they will go.
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Originally Posted by Ensign Suder
Keep in mind that your old shocks weren't really doing what they were supposed to do - keep your rear tire on the road. Granted, they were a softer ride, but thats most likely because they were worn out. Ever see an old car with worn out shocks go down the road? They float and bounce. That was your bike. The ride will be somewhat stiffer than you're used to, but its what its supposed to be now. Handling should be markedly improved, and the bike will be much safer.