Deluxe now with lowered rear
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From: Califas
I had planned on doing the same to mine... just haven't got around to getting it done... until then, just have to watch where I park.
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From: kansas city,mo
Even with my bike slammed all the way down it is still very stable. I dont understand the scare as to tipping it over when bike is slammed. I do use a stock Deluxe kick stand(-1"). I can walk up to my bike then grab my bars and shake my bike and it feels very stable.
And as for fluids i do believe 1 qaurt is whats used in the trans case. Very simple.....
And as for fluids i do believe 1 qaurt is whats used in the trans case. Very simple.....
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From: Powder Springs, GA
[quote=Bugsplat;5931882]Just got the Progressive 422's installed and now it's F*$#ing snowing!
Lowered it an inch to bring it level with the front which is lowered an inch (Progressive drop-in kit). quote]
Hey guys what is the Progressive drop in kit? I know it is for lowering but I am considering just lowering the rear because I don't want to fool with taking the front end appart.
Lowered it an inch to bring it level with the front which is lowered an inch (Progressive drop-in kit). quote]
Hey guys what is the Progressive drop in kit? I know it is for lowering but I am considering just lowering the rear because I don't want to fool with taking the front end appart.
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From: Aloha State
Progressive 422 shocks
Aloha all,
Bugsplat how are those Progressive shocks. Is the ride softer, firmer or same as the stock shocks. I have the Progressive lower kit on the front and been thinking of putting on the 422's on the rear.
Bugsplat how are those Progressive shocks. Is the ride softer, firmer or same as the stock shocks. I have the Progressive lower kit on the front and been thinking of putting on the 422's on the rear.
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From: pittsburgh,pa
Just got the Progressive 422's installed and now it's F*$#ing snowing!
Lowered it an inch to bring it level with the front which is lowered an inch (Progressive drop-in kit). I left the shock preload at factory settings which is the softest (I only weigh a buck sixty). When I sit on the bike it brings the rear down another 3/4" so I get the lowered look and still have some travel to work with. I may try lowering the full 2" and increase preload then compare ride quality. I am impressed with how easy these shocks are to adjust - but still a ton of work compared to adjusting air ride systems.
Install wasn't too difficult - about 2.5 hours. I used the recommended snap-on adaptor called out by the service manual to remove and later torque the rear shock bolts - made it a ton easier to deal with those bolts.
Sorry about the limited quality shots, will post more if the sun ever comes out.
Lowered it an inch to bring it level with the front which is lowered an inch (Progressive drop-in kit). I left the shock preload at factory settings which is the softest (I only weigh a buck sixty). When I sit on the bike it brings the rear down another 3/4" so I get the lowered look and still have some travel to work with. I may try lowering the full 2" and increase preload then compare ride quality. I am impressed with how easy these shocks are to adjust - but still a ton of work compared to adjusting air ride systems.
Install wasn't too difficult - about 2.5 hours. I used the recommended snap-on adaptor called out by the service manual to remove and later torque the rear shock bolts - made it a ton easier to deal with those bolts.
Sorry about the limited quality shots, will post more if the sun ever comes out.
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