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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Anybody try the Performance Susp or Worx shock and can say either is better than the Harley shock?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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I put the Progressive shock on the front. I didn't notice a substantial difference from the HD one.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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I noticed a slight difference.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:05 AM
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The way they both advertise you would think there would be a noticeable difference.thanks both of you.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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The absolutely best shock is the one from Fournales. They're a little difficult to come by on this side of the planet, but they're well worth it.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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I'm finding 460.00 for a shock a little on the high side.How much could they possibly improve the ride.Do you have personal experience with the springer shock 66?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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Yup. On a stock Heritage Springer and on one with the White Bros lowering springs. With the lowering springs the bike rode better than stock. I'll be shortly putting one on the 99 I just picked up.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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My stocker rides just fine...
 
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I'm still riding my stock shock on my '03 36K.

I have a progressive on my Barhopper.

I don't really notice a difference....
 
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I'm still riding my stock shock on my '03 36K.

I have a progressive on my Barhopper.

I don't really notice a difference....

Some of us had a bit more mileage.
 
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