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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 08:33 PM
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I like my 422s on my 1992 FLSTC. They were very firm at first, but the broke in really nicely.

However, I do not have much basis for comparison. I changed out OEM that had been lowered.

The combination of putting it back to factory height and new shocks vastly improved the ride and handling. I can take corner much faster without scraping boards. And the ride feels much more solid. But not cushy for sure.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 11:42 AM
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I'm running 422s on my '94 FLSTN. I can't compare them to the OEM shocks as I replaced them about 150,000 miles ago. They work pretty well for me.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 04:43 PM
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It really depends on how heavy you are... With my wife on the back it was a different story, they were okay. I'm only 160 lbs.. not heavy enough to load them....
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
It really depends on how heavy you are... With my wife on the back it was a different story, they were okay. I'm only 160 lbs.. not heavy enough to load them....
I'm 180 and almost always ride solo.
 
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Old May 3, 2018 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
To do it right, I would take both shock out and line them up so the mount centers are identical to each other.

I had a set of 422's. They were so rigid causing me to feel every nook and cranny in the road. I had them on the softest setting possible. So I sent them back and they said they couldn't find anything wrong.. What a waste of time and money... And yea their bushing sleeves suck.. They're like paper thin.... Did you know that those progressives are actually Burley shocks.... Yea they suck and I wouldn't recommend them and their service to anyone.... I actually went back to OEM... Best move i've ever made for shocks....
Really? Can you tell the difference after you changed out the old stock shocks with the new stock shocks? My Heritage has about 20k on it and the wife is complaining about the bumps. I was thinking about the 422 RAP, but with the sort of Quality Control I saw in the pictures I'm not so sure.

How do you know the Progressives are actually Burley?
 
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Really? Can you tell the difference after you changed out the old stock shocks with the new stock shocks? My Heritage has about 20k on it and the wife is complaining about the bumps. I was thinking about the 422 RAP, but with the sort of Quality Control I saw in the pictures I'm not so sure.

How do you know the Progressives are actually Burley?
when I called progressive to send them back for warranty repair it was the same address...
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
when I called progressive to send them back for warranty repair it was the same address...
Here you go, these are the links when I Googled"Burley Shocks contact info" and "Progressive Shocks contact info"
https://www.burlybrand.com/contact-us
https://www.progressivesuspension.com/c/contact
Their mailing address is I denticle.....
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Here you go, these are the links when I Googled"Burley Shocks contact info" and "Progressive Shocks contact info"
https://www.burlybrand.com/contact-us
https://www.progressivesuspension.com/c/contact
Their mailing address is I denticle.....
So which one in the manufacturer, and which one is the reseller? That proves neither.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

So which one in the manufacturer, and which one is the reseller? That proves neither.
I have no clue and really don't really give a ****..... if your that concerned give them a call.. I only posted my experience....
 
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