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Apr 14, 2008 | 03:05 PM

TedCaaw

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Progressive softail shocks

I am looking to upgrade the rear suspension on my 01 Fatboy. Does anyone have any experience with the Progressive 413 or 422 shocks?

Apr 14, 2008 | 03:27 PM

Buddha4

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RE: Progressive softail shocks

I had the 422 on the bike while my Ohlins were being rebuilt. For the money the Progrssives are good.

Apr 14, 2008 | 03:58 PM

darkman

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422's are worth every penny!! Adjustable n realy improve handling.

Do the front springs as well.

Apr 14, 2008 | 04:44 PM

mojojones

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RE: Progressive softail shocks

I've got the 422's. Much more stable dampening but if you slam it, it will compromise ride quality somewhat.Fortunately, raising the ride height is simple and relatively quick.

Apr 14, 2008 | 09:41 PM

flibuoy

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RE: Progressive softail shocks

I believe the 413s were replaced by 422s. I have them on the Deuce ....don't leave home without them

Apr 14, 2008 | 09:46 PM

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RE: Progressive softail shocks

Thanks for the help.I am probably going to stay with the stock height. I am just looking to improve the ride/handling of it. I found a set of 413's for $250 and the 422's are $370. Other than the 422's being Chromethere doesn't appear to be much difference.If the 422's are a better shock I wouldn't mind paying more butI don't want to pay extra just because they arechrome.
Thanks again, Ted

Apr 14, 2008 | 11:09 PM

flibuoy

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RE: Progressive softail shocks

Have no idea if there is any other difference, just know that new they said 413s replaced by 422s...bet there isn't much if any difference and $ are $. Nothing but roadkill sees the chrome on shocks anyway John

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Apr 15, 2008 | 07:52 AM

Buddha4

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RE: Progressive softail shocks

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ORIGINAL: TedCaaw

Thanks for the help.I am probably going to stay with the stock height. I am just looking to improve the ride/handling of it. I found a set of 413's for $250 and the 422's are $370. Other than the 422's being Chromethere doesn't appear to be much difference.If the 422's are a better shock I wouldn't mind paying more butI don't want to pay extra just because they arechrome.
Thanks again, Ted

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Apr 15, 2008 | 04:06 PM

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caltrain

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RE: Progressive softail shocks

How is the ride with a passenger withthe 422's if you lower 2 inches? I am looking to lower my 07 nightrain and I ride 2 up alot. Budd...do you still have the 422's and if your not using them would you like to sell them?