Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Progressive 422's are now adjustable "On The Fly"

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-21-2011, 11:58 AM
Jester750's Avatar
Jester750
Jester750 is offline
Tourer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 383
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default Progressive 422's are now adjustable "On The Fly"

Hey All,
I just stumbled on this on their website and thought I would pass it along.
Doesn't look like they are out yet (no price on website) but soon to be going out.

http://www.progressivesuspension.com...RAP/index.html
I'm glad I waited.

FYI: I just found out they will not fit 2011-2012 softails if they have ABS brakes!
They work on bikes from at least as far back as 1989 and up and they will fit 2011-2012's if you don't have ABS.
This info was just posted on their website.

UPDATE: I just found out they will fit 2011-2012 softails with ABS brakes

Here's their answer:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...the-fly-9.html
 

Last edited by Jester750; 01-27-2012 at 08:59 AM. Reason: I just found out they will fit 2011-2012 softails if they have ABS brakes!
  #2  
Old 11-21-2011, 12:03 PM
Misbehaven's Avatar
Misbehaven
Misbehaven is offline
Elite HDF Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sheboygan,Wi
Posts: 4,501
Received 23 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

Thanks for the heads up. I might try a set out when they become available.
 
  #3  
Old 11-21-2011, 12:13 PM
DR. V-TWIN's Avatar
DR. V-TWIN
DR. V-TWIN is offline
Former Sponsor
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 19,364
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 38 Posts
Default

It looks like only one is adjustable. That's strange. Maybe it's just the advertising.

Drew
 
  #4  
Old 11-21-2011, 12:32 PM
Jester750's Avatar
Jester750
Jester750 is offline
Tourer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 383
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
It looks like only one is adjustable. That's strange. Maybe it's just the advertising.

Drew
Yea I saw that too. I just didn't comment on it. I'm hoping you're right Drew. I know they are suspension experts but only one shock that is adjustable and another unattached one that doesn't adjust does not make sense to me either.
It would seem it would create some sort of twist or flex. But then again, I'm just a common backyard wrencher, not a suspension expert.
 
  #5  
Old 11-21-2011, 12:45 PM
Progressive Suspension's Avatar
Progressive Suspension
Progressive Suspension is offline
Former Sponsor
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: OC, CA
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

We've been sneaking this one out... Look for availability in January.

Drew, although the Softail has two shocks, they are locked together in the chassis and function as one. This allowed us to run the R.A.P. (Remote adjustable Preload) system on the left shock only.




Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
It looks like only one is adjustable. That's strange. Maybe it's just the advertising.

Drew
 
Attached Thumbnails Progressive 422's are now adjustable "On The Fly"-ps-422-series-shocks-with-rap.jpg  
  #6  
Old 11-21-2011, 12:52 PM
4-Banger's Avatar
4-Banger
4-Banger is offline
Cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Pretty cool - I'm tuned in.... BTW, those shocks look too damn pretty to put underneath a bike...
 
  #7  
Old 11-21-2011, 12:55 PM
tmitchellof PG's Avatar
tmitchellof PG
tmitchellof PG is offline
Elite HDF Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Punta Gorda,FL
Posts: 3,718
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

I'm still confused.
The shocks don't appear to be locked together. Are you referring to how they mount to the frame? I figure that's not what you are saying since you have to equally adjust the stock shocks.
Thanks for any further information,
Tom
 
  #8  
Old 11-21-2011, 12:56 PM
DR. V-TWIN's Avatar
DR. V-TWIN
DR. V-TWIN is offline
Former Sponsor
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 19,364
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 38 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Progressive Suspension
We've been sneaking this one out... Look for availability in January.

Drew, although the Softail has two shocks, they are locked together in the chassis and function as one. This allowed us to run the R.A.P. (Remote adjustable Preload) system on the left shock only.

Thanks for the info. How is pricing going to be compared to the standard 422's? Looks like a nice set up for sure.

Drew
 
  #9  
Old 11-21-2011, 02:08 PM
fmnspooch's Avatar
fmnspooch
fmnspooch is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 894
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by 4-Banger
Pretty cool - I'm tuned in.... BTW, those shocks look too damn pretty to put underneath a bike...
I forsee a double install in the near future....Im digging these too.
 
  #10  
Old 11-21-2011, 02:12 PM
DR. V-TWIN's Avatar
DR. V-TWIN
DR. V-TWIN is offline
Former Sponsor
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 19,364
Likes: 0
Received 39 Likes on 38 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by fmnspooch
I forsee a double install in the near future....Im digging these too.
there is an interesting idea. Who's buying two sets? LOL.

Drew
 


Quick Reply: Progressive 422's are now adjustable "On The Fly"



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:25 AM.