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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Hi All...

Have a 2007 Heritage Softail...looking for a better ride and to replace shocks...

what do you guys recommend?


Thanks in advance....
 
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Progressive 422's out back and Progressive Monotubes up front. You will wonder why you didn't do this first!
 
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Originally Posted by hogowner69
Hi All...

Have a 2007 Heritage Softail...looking for a better ride and to replace shocks...

what do you guys recommend?
Progressive 422 RAPs for 3 years now and have no regrets.

Here you go:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...my-review.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...til-today.html
 

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Originally Posted by dfwhockey17
Progressive 422's out back and Progressive Monotubes up front. You will wonder why you didn't do this first!
This ^

I ride my fatboy hard in the twistys and this was one of the best mods I could have made. I am the same, wonder why it took me so long to make the change.
 
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Originally Posted by hogowner69
Hi All...

Have a 2007 Heritage Softail...looking for a better ride and to replace shocks...

what do you guys recommend?


Thanks in advance....
Man that white Heritage is beautiful
 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dfwhockey17
Progressive 422's out back and Progressive Monotubes up front. You will wonder why you didn't do this first!


My vote also. Did that to mine and really happy with the results.
 
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I know spending money on suspension is not 'sexy' and doesn't do anything to the appearance (unless you lower it) of the bike but it is one of the best mods one can do to their bike. Setting up the bike to fit you for your weight and riding style will ultimately result in a better ride and you loving your bike that much more!
 
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I can't disagree with the 422s, but I run Shotgun Shocks on my Heritage Springer and Crossbones. Bumps in the road are pretty much nonexistent with them. It's worth a look.
 
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Absolutely!
 
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