Touring Shocks
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
Every one of us will have a different idea of what 'reasonably priced' is! I've tried alternative shocks and currently have Ohlins. Mrs B and I, fully loaded on those grand tours, have NEVER bottomed out! Can ride further each day and for more days in greater comfort than on any other bike. Ya get what ya pay for. Call Howard at HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal, wave the plastic and never look back. It's the only way to travel.......
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Ohio
How many do you want to buy? I've done a number of shock upgrades, and almost anything aftermarket is an improvement over the HD air shocks.
I run a pair of Works shocks on my '98 RG and am very happy with them.
I run a pair of Works shocks on my '98 RG and am very happy with them.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: San Dimas
Agree that aftermarket will be better (especially Ohlins, etc ), but he said "reasonable." For some, $1500 for a set of aftermarket shocks is not in the budget. ...
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Styxville
I put a set of Progressive 444 shocks on my Road King, ridden mostly two-up on some pretty rough roads.
I am quite happy with them for the price, about $600 IIRC.
They are about a 10,000 per cent improvement over the stock pogo sticks.
Dont use Progressive springs in the front though. I found the straight rate RaceTech springs and a set of Intiminators work best for me.
I am quite happy with them for the price, about $600 IIRC.
They are about a 10,000 per cent improvement over the stock pogo sticks.
Dont use Progressive springs in the front though. I found the straight rate RaceTech springs and a set of Intiminators work best for me.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 717
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From: San Dimas
I put a set of Progressive 444 shocks on my Road King, ridden mostly two-up on some pretty rough roads.
I am quite happy with them for the price, about $600 IIRC.
They are about a 10,000 per cent improvement over the stock pogo sticks.
Dont use Progressive springs in the front though. I found the straight rate RaceTech springs and a set of Intiminators work best for me.
I am quite happy with them for the price, about $600 IIRC.
They are about a 10,000 per cent improvement over the stock pogo sticks.
Dont use Progressive springs in the front though. I found the straight rate RaceTech springs and a set of Intiminators work best for me.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
If that price is in your ballpark, I'd call Howard before Progressive.... At least that's my plan when I get the chance.. Howard will build them specifically for your application.. He'll also explain to you why his are the better option..
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 721
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From: Galesville, WI
Every one of us will have a different idea of what 'reasonably priced' is! I've tried alternative shocks and currently have Ohlins. Mrs B and I, fully loaded on those grand tours, have NEVER bottomed out! Can ride further each day and for more days in greater comfort than on any other bike. Ya get what ya pay for. Call Howard at HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal, wave the plastic and never look back. It's the only way to travel.......
I also had the Progressive HD fork springs put in. Now I am also thinking that was a mistake. Should have went standard there too. Might do that myself this winter.