Works Performance vs. Progressive 422's on a softtail

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Oct 24, 2009 | 09:29 PM

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SEDELUXE

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i have progressive on my bike set up pretty stiff for a single rider but when i had a passanger on the back the bike was great.

Oct 25, 2009 | 12:00 AM

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Lowbro

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It's been 2 years with my set of 422's that are lowered one inch and I wouldn't change them.

Nov 18, 2009 | 09:13 PM

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Scramble

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Ok, now for the million dollar question: where is the best place for me to order a set of 422s for my 07 Night Train? I am in SoCal but thats not so important these days with the internet. Thanks!

Nov 18, 2009 | 09:47 PM

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Lowbro

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I just seen them here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-P...Q5fAccessories
For $369. That's about the same amount I paid them over 2 years ago.I haven't delt with the fellow in the link above,But many did say Eastern Performance are good.Hope this helps.

Nov 18, 2009 | 09:48 PM

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dkyork

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I'll be taking mine off for sale real soon because I bought air ride. I can probably do $300 plus shipping, if you're interested. They only have about 500 miles on them..... Loved em, lowered 2 inches with 1 turn set or preload. I have the spanner wrench for preload too.

regards,

Dale

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:27 AM

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oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Short version:
Progressive 422's are FAR superior to the stock Shoa, a

Without trying to sound like an arrogant *****, I'm going to say that the Progressives are a fine shock, far superior to the stock (if you ever install them, you'll never go back to stock). If you're a fairly agressive rider, you'll love them. If you're a real aggressive rider, pushing for all you can, you'll like the Works much more. My guess: the Progressives would be an awesome shock for 95+% of riders. For the rest, looking to get everything you can out of your soft tail, Works Performance are the next step up.

My bike is set up for solo riding only, so I can't say how they'd do two up. Then again, they'd be built to those specs, so...? Hope that helps a little.[/QUOTE]

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I've read Ur post a couple time, and have looked at the 422 several times in the past.

07 heritage, ride two up 95%, grandma and I, 390lbs total.

I have never even scraped the floorboards, so just the opposite of Ur riding style.
So when U say the 422's are FAR superior, in what way are they over the stockers...had ours adjusted at 1k service and since haven't bottom out since then.

Do or will they ride smoother, softer, take bumps softer, ????

Not really displeased with the stockers. Just wondering whats better if changed out.

Dec 21, 2011 | 10:39 AM

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drspencer

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I'm planning on putting Progressive 422's in my 2007 Softail Custom.

What would be a good upgrade for the front? Ricor Intiminators, more Progressive stuff, or the new HD Premium dual cartridge set up?

Thanks