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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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I am looking to upgrade the rear suspension on my 01 Fatboy. Does anyone have any experience with the Progressive 413 or 422 shocks?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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I had the 422 on the bike while my Ohlins were being rebuilt. For the money the Progrssives are good.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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422's are worth every penny!! Adjustable n realy improve handling. Do the front springs as well.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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I believe the 413s were replaced by 422s. I have them on the Deuce ....don't leave home without them
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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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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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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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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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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I am very pleased with the ride quality of my Progressives - worth every penny.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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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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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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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?
 
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