Works performance shocks vs Progressive 422's - worth the extra $$$??
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Works performance shocks vs Progressive 422's - worth the extra $$$??
I want the best (non-air ride) shock available for my Softail Deluxe and looking for some feedback on whether the more expensive Works performance shocks are worth the extra $$$ over the cheaper Progressives.
I always ride solo, weigh 155 lbs and plan to keep the "factory lowered" ride height.
Basically I want the shocks that will give me the most comfortable ride.
I always ride solo, weigh 155 lbs and plan to keep the "factory lowered" ride height.
Basically I want the shocks that will give me the most comfortable ride.
Last edited by thewholehog; Nov 23, 2010 at 06:26 PM.
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I want the best (non-air ride) shock available for my Softail Deluxe and looking for some feedback on whether the more expensive Works performance shocks are worth the extra $$$ over the cheaper Progressives.
I always ride solo, weigh 155 lbs and plan to keep the "factory lowered" ride height.
Thanks for any feedback or advice regarding these two shocks for my application.
I always ride solo, weigh 155 lbs and plan to keep the "factory lowered" ride height.
Thanks for any feedback or advice regarding these two shocks for my application.
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I used Works Shocks on a couple my old Moto X Bikes and they were very good. Im running the Progressives 422 on my Fatboy and for a heavy street bike and Im very happy with the ride , your HD will never be a racer. Save your money and go with the Progressive. I dont think you will or could ever pish the HD to the point where you would feel a difference between the two
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I used Works Shocks on a couple my old Moto X Bikes and they were very good. Im running the Progressives 422 on my Fatboy and for a heavy street bike and Im very happy with the ride , your HD will never be a racer. Save your money and go with the Progressive. I dont think you will or could ever pish the HD to the point where you would feel a difference between the two
But what about comfort?? I am not looking for "racing" suspension, just max comfort.
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Have you played around with the settings on the stock shocks?
Mine was very soft originally and was very comfy with me on it, but with me and the wife and the bags loaded, it bottomed out quite a bit.. After playing with the settings mine rides like a new bike
Mine was very soft originally and was very comfy with me on it, but with me and the wife and the bags loaded, it bottomed out quite a bit.. After playing with the settings mine rides like a new bike
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Yeah, I am in the middle of playing around with the stock shocks... but damn they don't make adjust the bastards easy!! At the moment I have one stuck on zero preload that I can't budge and the other set as is from the factory.
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Yes they can be a b***h to break loose -- factory either Loktites them or hires gorillas to torque them down! Have to though, I think, because the two shocks are supposed to be adjusted about the same.
I ended up, after a lot of experimentation, at near maximum preload for the best combo of comfort and handling.
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+1 on adjusting the stock shocks before buying anything.
Yes they can be a b***h to break loose -- factory either Loktites them or hires gorillas to torque them down! Have to though, I think, because the two shocks are supposed to be adjusted about the same.
I ended up, after a lot of experimentation, at near maximum preload for the best combo of comfort and handling.
Yes they can be a b***h to break loose -- factory either Loktites them or hires gorillas to torque them down! Have to though, I think, because the two shocks are supposed to be adjusted about the same.
I ended up, after a lot of experimentation, at near maximum preload for the best combo of comfort and handling.
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Thanks.... the problem is that the manual DOESN"T tell you that when you adjust the preload by turning the shock body with the special tool, you have to also hold the centre spline/bolt fixed stationary with a 9/16th wrench.... otherwise it just turns with the shock and you are not adjusting anything... Trying to get two hands and two wrenches under the bike while you are on the floor with no space is a b***ch.
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I had to play with the preload and ended up pretty firm to get the ride i liked with the bike lowered.
I set it up to only move about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of compression when i sit on it and this seems to work for me to provide a good ride when moving.