Slim Suspension advise please

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Aug 27, 2015 | 07:18 PM

#11

HoggyMtnBreakdown

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Originally Posted by fatfatboy

Interesting. Have you had any experience with other shocks on a softail to give a comparison between your Shotgun and another type?

Yup, stock. Other than that, money doesn't grow on trees where I'm from, so I just made the jump straight to the best, based on all the reviews I read here...

Aug 27, 2015 | 09:09 PM

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jam436

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Shotgun in the back, Progressive Monotubes up front.
Rides like a Caddy...

Aug 27, 2015 | 10:44 PM

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Bluraven

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Originally Posted by cocky

Mine were set at the softest from the factory and as already said, bottomed out with 110 lb wifey on the back. Adjusted the stock shocks about half way to maximum stiff and were now good to go. A little stiff when solo, but good enough cause I don t know any better.

I had the same experience.
I found the right adjustment for 1 up and whenever the Wife was to ride I crawled under the bike and adjust the shocks for 2-up.

After a while I got tired of adjusting the shocks so I decided I was going to upgrade.
IMO there were only two options Shotgun Shocks and Progressive 422 RAPs.

I don't what to start another Shotgun Shock discussion/debate, there's plenty of reviews (good) on the forum.
I went with the 422 RAPS primarily due to cost and the desire not to have any hassles while on the road like air leaks or compressor failure.

I got my 422 RAPs for $500 shipped and after 6000 miles I have absolutely no doubts I made the right choice for me.

Aug 29, 2015 | 10:32 AM

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fatfatboy

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Originally Posted by Bluraven

I really like my 422 RAPs.
I've got them fine tuned so that I leave them set for 1 up and when the Wife rides I simply twist the dial 1.5 turns and all is well.

I saw your thread on the 422 w/RAP. Very good review.
I'm leaning towards them or the Shotgun but first I'm going to try and adjust them and see how it rolls.

Thanks guys