Long term-Progressives?
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Long term-Progressives?
Need to know about progressive suspension; Reliable? Will they last ten to 15k a few years on a bagger? am putting a set (Possibly 920's or 440's) ON THE ELECTRA BEFORE THE WEATHER BREAKS....suggestions?
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As for shocks, I haven't tried Progressives I must admit. Shocks are rather like oils on HDF - every brand has their champion and it is almost impossible to single one out as having a worthwhile advantage.
I spent longer than I care to admit researching shocks and reckon that most popular brands meet some owners expectations, but not all. I had already tried another brand, which were a slight improvement over stock, but were still not good enough. I wanted to be as sure as possible that I only bought one more set of shocks, not yet another, then another!
The only brand (a year or so ago) that stood out for me was Ohlins. I bought mine custom-built by HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal. They ain't cheap, but for the first time ever I have a set of shocks that so far have NOT bottomed out at some time (riding 2-up). That has been well worth the expense IMHO.
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Yes - thier shocks and fork springs both will last for many years and miles. I've run their shocks and springs on multiple dirtbikes, an FXR for 8 yrs and the 'Glide since 05 with zero problems.
I have the 440's on the Glide currently along with thier fork springs. Reccomend you go to thier site and take a look at thier spring recomendations, in my expeience, for the 440's the spring rates are very accurate for the weights listed. Very happy with thier stuff.
I have the 440's on the Glide currently along with thier fork springs. Reccomend you go to thier site and take a look at thier spring recomendations, in my expeience, for the 440's the spring rates are very accurate for the weights listed. Very happy with thier stuff.
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Don't know about longevity, but I replaced my original stock air shocks with Progressive 440's last year. I also replaced my original stock fork springs with Progressive springs. Took a little while to get them dialed in, but I think they are an improvement over stock. The ride isn't quite as cushy as it was, but handling is much improved.
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Both the 940 Series and 440 Series are guaranteed for life. Save your receipt. If you can hurt them, send em back and we'll repair or replace.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/940/index.html
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...ies/index.html
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/940/index.html
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...ies/index.html
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Both the 940 Series and 440 Series are guaranteed for life. Save your receipt. If you can hurt them, send em back and we'll repair or replace.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/940/index.html
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...ies/index.html
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/940/index.html
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...ies/index.html
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Don't know about longevity, but I replaced my original stock air shocks with Progressive 440's last year. I also replaced my original stock fork springs with Progressive springs. Took a little while to get them dialed in, but I think they are an improvement over stock. The ride isn't quite as cushy as it was, but handling is much improved.
I installed the 416's , not sure whats referred to as a nice ride but I run them with about 5lb's air and don't bottom out.
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I saw it as a big chore and paid my local indy to do it. 
There's no bottoming out; the ride is definitely firmer which makes for better handling.
There's no bottoming out; the ride is definitely firmer which makes for better handling.
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I am hopeful for the shocks to be a bit more cushy...the stock shocks make the bike ride like a lumber wagon! It was great the first season or so...then downhill from there! I even replaced the rear shocks with new stock rears-in a short amount of time,same thing! Just had back surgery this last summer and really look forward to riding again this next year. I will probably try the progressives.