Progressive 422 for me...
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I know it's been posted on a lot and I used the search button before making the post but here it is. I'm down with a slipped cervical disc my friends and I'll tell ya what- it sucks. Not sure how long till I can ride again as there's no guarantee of getting better anytime soon. I have taken some medical advice from other members here and I'm seeing a chiro. It remains to be seen if things are gonna get better. SO I'm pondering some questions about my riding future- namely will I have to go to a bagger for the cush? Don't wanna give up riding a slammed bike. I've been running my 03 night train with the ness bolts all the way down and the stock drag bars (the culprit me thinks). I'm pretty sure that I'll need to hook up some apes if I get better and will probably go with 12s or 14s on 2" risers. As far as the rear end goes, will the 422s make that much difference is ride comfort? Truth be told, I'd rather ride a bagger if I'm faced with the prospect of riding a Softail at stock height- just looks ridiculous to me. I guess my suicide shift didn't help out my neck situation either due to the twisting motion required. Please share your experiences with the 422's. I hate to drop the dough before being sure that it's gonna help my cause, ya know?
Thanks in advance. BTW, the weather is absolutely perfect here in sunny FLA and I'm sitting on my a$$ looking at my sad motorcycle eating oxy's like jellybeans. Woah is me.
Thanks in advance. BTW, the weather is absolutely perfect here in sunny FLA and I'm sitting on my a$$ looking at my sad motorcycle eating oxy's like jellybeans. Woah is me.
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RE: Progressive 422 for me...
Truth be told as you say, don't expect a "cushy" ride from 422's. It is a very controlled and FIRM ride. Great rebound. I have back & neck probems too. Not as severe as yours. I see a chiropractor twice weekly (was 4). I'm on my feet at a parts counter 8-10 hrs a day. Doesn't help.
I don't know how much you weigh, but me at 175 the 422's ride likea buckboard.I have them set on the lightest setting, and at stock height. On a washboard freeway or a BIG bump . . .
Better stand up. For a hevier person or someone who packs double, I'm sure they're the best.
I am removing the 422's this weekend and just putting the stockers back on there. I now have the Mustang touring seat (had a Corbin)
As much as (we) like the lowdown sitting posn of the Softail, for people with back issues, it doesn't work. The footbaords on the touring models are higher and farther back. Waaay less pressure on your spine and neck. I like the Softail overall except for the rear susp.
I like longer rides (300 mi day). This is kind of my last ditch effort to make this motorcycle comfortable for that. I have ridden the baggers. They ride nice. No fatigue !!! There are trade-offs. They are heavier (top heavy) You do get used to that real quick. The fairing, tunes etc . . . all sweet. None of that comes off though (nor do the bags)
I don't know how much you weigh, but me at 175 the 422's ride likea buckboard.I have them set on the lightest setting, and at stock height. On a washboard freeway or a BIG bump . . .
Better stand up. For a hevier person or someone who packs double, I'm sure they're the best.
I am removing the 422's this weekend and just putting the stockers back on there. I now have the Mustang touring seat (had a Corbin)
As much as (we) like the lowdown sitting posn of the Softail, for people with back issues, it doesn't work. The footbaords on the touring models are higher and farther back. Waaay less pressure on your spine and neck. I like the Softail overall except for the rear susp.
I like longer rides (300 mi day). This is kind of my last ditch effort to make this motorcycle comfortable for that. I have ridden the baggers. They ride nice. No fatigue !!! There are trade-offs. They are heavier (top heavy) You do get used to that real quick. The fairing, tunes etc . . . all sweet. None of that comes off though (nor do the bags)
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Yeah, Im no stranger to baggers. I put 110,000 miles on my old road kind (attached below). Since my issue is neck, I really do suspect that the drag bars have more to so with it than anything. I would think rear suspension would have more to so with lower back pain, but who knows. BTW, you've got a pm.
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RE: Progressive 422 for me...
422's work best when installed with front spring from progressive. I agree that heavier riders get a smoother ride out of them (200+)
I Love mine , way better than stock
I Love mine , way better than stock
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RE: Progressive 422 for me...
Do the bagger and keep it stock height. It's more about your pain than the look. Lowering the softail removes much needed suspension travel, regardless of which brand of shock you install.
Good luck with your condition.
Good luck with your condition.
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I'm light- 160 on a good day so I'm not sure 422's would do much good. I do have progressive springs in the front end- 2 inch drop of course. I know I put progressives on the rear of my RK and it was night and day. Of course it was slammed too- about 2"1/2" front and rear. If I can get straightened out at all, I'll try apes before moving back to a bagger. Road glide is a nice ride. The thought of starting over blows. The guilty culprit-
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