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Sep 3, 2008 | 08:57 AM

dgb

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suspension upgrade

I currently own a Heritage Classic that my wife and I really enjoy. I would like to improve the rear suspension becuase we ride 2 up quite often. The most common response to this is to trade for a bagger. I LIKE MY HERITAGE and don't want a bagger. I know there is something called an Airtail made for softtails. Is this a good way to get better rear suspension (in terms of ride quality) for my Heritage? Are there other options? Basically I would like to keep my Heritage, but make it ride like an Electraglide. Any thoughts....

Sep 3, 2008 | 09:12 AM

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Progressive Suspension 422 shocks. Great for solo or 2up, as they are adjustable.

Sep 3, 2008 | 09:26 AM

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IMO if you ride 2 up alot, then an Air Suspension is the way to go. The 422's are a good upgrade though.

Sep 3, 2008 | 09:57 AM

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I'm interested in this topic too. What is the cost comparison between air shocks and the 422's?

Sep 3, 2008 | 10:04 AM

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422's approx $400
Air Shocks upwards of $800

Sep 3, 2008 | 10:36 AM

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There are air shock systems costing up to $1500 or more w/o installation. The lowest prices are probably around $800. I just had my Progessive 422's installed yesterday (paid $350 on e-bay). Haven't ridden 2 up yet on them. I set them to be 1.5" lower (main reason I put them on). There are many threads on this subject you could search through. In general, I haven't read anything bad about the progressives.

Sep 3, 2008 | 11:41 AM

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Air shocks are nice in the sense that they allow the user to adjust damping control with the push of a button, the 422's have to have their damping adjusted manually with a spanner wrench. But air shocks will not give quite the same quality ride that the 422's are capable of. So in all honesty, if convenience is a bigger factor(and money isnt) go with a QUALITY air ride(like progressives), but if the absolute best damping control is the bottom line and you dont mind using a spanner wrench to adjust the damping when changing from solo to 2up the 422's have the edge.