I'm a bit bigger than you, so I've been afraid to mess with the suspension. The bike lowers enough when I get on it and I don't want to rattle my vertebrae when I ride.
Deluxe now with lowered rear
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Deluxe now with lowered rear
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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I also way 160 and had mine lowered 2" and it was ok a bit hard but if you wanna ride a little agressive leave it alone I raised mine back up because I WAS DOING MORE TWO UP RIDING AND IT IS MUCH BETTER
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From: walpole ma
lowered my deluxe 2" , if you do it also you'll need a shorter jiffey stand . i found one on line but am going to find someone how can shorten the deluxe jiffey stand like the looks better .
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