good one, I never understood why you would chrome shocks?

unless your "fonzie" jumping garbage cans at the drive thru........[&:]

 

The report continues.....took the Deuce for a ride this afternoon...around 160 miles over a variety of road conditions. No doubt these shocks are head and shoulder above stock at same ride height. Several places from experience I know I would have had a harsh smack and bottom out solidly just ended up being a big bump instead. Tracks better in high speed corners when road undulates. No down side aside from expense and that doesn't sting as much since ride is clearly improved. John

 

Thanks for the tip on Phat. Ordered mine last night.

 

Great report! I will purchase these shocks for my 07 Custom. Do you recommend lowering the front suspension as well?

 

I had ordered mine on Friday and Fed Ex delivered them on Saturday. I already had my deuce up on the lift so I opened up the box and started the install. I had a hard time removing the old shocks and ended up taking the rear wheel off to get a better angle on the rear shock bolts. I left the default settings and installed the shocks about 1 inch from the end of the bolt. I am 5'7" and 150lbs.

Bike sits perfect for my height and rides much better than before. I took my wife out (110lbs) and she commented that the bike was much smoother.

Great investment!

 

Would y'all suggest the same ones for someone who is 300 pounds. UHHH my " friend " yeah thats it my friend.

Jeff

 

I have also heard good things about these
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...Code=WP-ADJ-BK

Works performance adjustable shocks- but they are a little more expensive ok about 100 bucks more.
But I'm (I mean my friend) is fat so sometimes you have to pay a little more.
Jeff

 

Maybe "your friend" should call progressive and ask them a few questions. They might tell him which set up would be the best.

 

Just checked the tracking info on my shocks.....package has been loaded on FedEx truck and out for delivery!!!!!!

Cant wait to put them on, all mods will be complete for trip to Myrtle Beach!!!!!

 

Geez...makes me wanna get on Progressive sales staff. Please keep in mind these are not going to miraculously make your softail feel like a Caddy SUV or as if you are riding a roll of Charmin. They are IMHO a definite upgrade and I think the ride is better, safer, and more predictable, especially on a lowered machine. For those who haven't followed this thread I also have Progressive springs in frontand now the bike suspension feelssomehow better balanced than it did with bolts and Progressive fronts. Rode yesterday again and did not even have the new shocks on my mind until I had been out for a few minutes and sorta said to self..."self, this bike doesd ride a lot better". In response to a couple above posts I believe the 422s replace the 413s due to arevised valve mechanism, the catalog indy used does not even list the 413s now. I still use my stock jiffy stand with rear down about 1 1/2" and front down 1 1/4", just have to be straight up or even leaned right a bit to put it down. Once down it has been just fine and plenty secure. If I had a friend who weighed 300 or so I believe the installer would just recommend cranking up the preload to midway (2 turns?) and testing from there. If bottoming becomes an issue 2 up then I plan to add preload one turn at a time, but then again I am lazy and she does have her own ride, so maybe I'll just leave it be. I am confident that the grandkids won't be a problem with combined weight of 300 or so. John