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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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what is a good shock for my bike? where should i buy them from?
 
Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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What didn't you like about the OEM's? Just curious.
 
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Progressive shocks.
 
Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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I agree.......Progressive 422's on my Fatboy.
 
Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Just put Progressive 422s on my Train. It's still a crappy-riding Softail, but it's better than stock.
 
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The dealer tells me one of the OEM shocks are leaking and suggested since I do a lot of 2 up riding to go with the progressive 422 shock.
 
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how do you post picutres on here? I can create a album
 
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