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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by kozy22
Don't think you'll find them cheaper than here

http://www.easternperformance.com/pr...Harley-Softail
without taking into account shipping & tax.. $10 cheaper..

http://www.jcmotors.com/p-15371-prog...tail-rock.aspx
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Hi Guys,

Sorry but your answears were a bit vauge so I am asking again. I looked at the instructions and it says 9/16th of an inch extended out, I am going to assume this is for a 2 inch drop and is this the best option to choose from right away? I am going to use a Progressive Drop in kit 2" as well in the front the same time I do the back to level the bike out.

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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Just won a set of Progressive 422 shocks on eBay for $210. Yeahhhh buddy, saved $305 off the website price. Hot damn.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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mdunn you are correct 9/16 will give a 2" drop which Progressive says not to go lower.
I set mine a 9/16 but after 1,000 miles raised it up a little as the bike would bottom out .
I went with 5/8 and you really dont see much of a difference in looks and it rides smoother.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Hi Art,

Yea I went down 9/16th and its perfect with two riders as well, I lucked out and rides very nice now.

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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mdunn
Hi Art,

Yea I went down 9/16th and its perfect with two riders as well, I lucked out and rides very nice now.

Mike
Cornering?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by terryrh
Cornering?
Terry,

I placed a 21" with a 90/90 on the front and lowered the back 2 inches with the 422's. The wife and myself rode all day and it cornered perfect. I was amazed how well the AVON Venom was compared to my stock 16" tire that was on there and would track every single sticking line on the road( this was a Continetal), really the tire ran true and straight and cornered well riding double.

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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Ah ok. I run Metzler and I love the way they corner...makes me want to dig deeper lol. I may lower a little but probably not much when I do get mine.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Mike !glad it worked out for you, and it does make for a different handleing ride, in a good way
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