Progressive 422 RAP HD, my review
Road Master
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From: Utah
Because Softails are much better looking bikes. Spend some coin making it ride better and now you have a better looking bike that rides like a Touring, still at a lower cost than a Touring.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Canada
Heavy duty 422 wrap!
for quick adjustment solo and 2 up simple adjusted ?
I have a weight of 190 and my wife 130 with 60 pounds travel bag
for my purchase ! standard ou Heavy 422 !Wrap ?
can we change the spring in the 422 wrap ?
for quick adjustment solo and 2 up simple adjusted ?
I have a weight of 190 and my wife 130 with 60 pounds travel bag
for my purchase ! standard ou Heavy 422 !Wrap ?
can we change the spring in the 422 wrap ?
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As for swapping springs; you can send them to Progressive and they can swap the springs.
Originally Posted by Bluraven 
I still don't quite understand why people buy a softail then spend thousands of dollars trying to make it a touring bike.
Why not just buy a touring bike in the first place?
I still don't quite understand why people buy a softail then spend thousands of dollars trying to make it a touring bike.Why not just buy a touring bike in the first place?
I don't recall stating what was quoted above but obviously from my signature picture I've taken on a different opinion.
Last edited by Bluraven; May 11, 2018 at 06:12 PM.
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Blueraven you never mentioned changing the setting on the other shock. It can be adjusted too. It adjusts like a stock shock. Since I am a light weight at 150 pounds ready to ride I got the standard RAP 422s. I have both shocks set at their lightest setting and they are still too firm. And I carry tools and some gear in my saddlebags. I have the mono tubes up front with no shims. Front is firm too. But the ride is a lot better than stock on my '16 Deluxe.
6th Gear
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From: Canada
Blueraven you never mentioned changing the setting on the other shock. It can be adjusted too. It adjusts like a stock shock. Since I am a light weight at 150 pounds ready to ride I got the standard RAP 422s. I have both shocks set at their lightest setting and they are still too firm. And I carry tools and some gear in my saddlebags. I have the mono tubes up front with no shims. Front is firm too. But the ride is a lot better than stock on my '16 Deluxe.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
From: Canada
Blueraven you never mentioned changing the setting on the other shock. It can be adjusted too. It adjusts like a stock shock. Since I am a light weight at 150 pounds ready to ride I got the standard RAP 422s. I have both shocks set at their lightest setting and they are still too firm. And I carry tools and some gear in my saddlebags. I have the mono tubes up front with no shims. Front is firm too. But the ride is a lot better than stock on my '16 Deluxe.
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Blueraven you never mentioned changing the setting on the other shock. It can be adjusted too. It adjusts like a stock shock. Since I am a light weight at 150 pounds ready to ride I got the standard RAP 422s. I have both shocks set at their lightest setting and they are still too firm. And I carry tools and some gear in my saddlebags. I have the mono tubes up front with no shims. Front is firm too. But the ride is a lot better than stock on my '16 Deluxe.
But you are correct; the non-RAP shock can be adjusted just like the OEM ones and that certainly does change things.
Here's the link to my follow-up:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...til-today.html
I think if you're going to be riding 2-up you have to go with the heavy duty version.
Also, I found that after a few thousand miles, the shocks did softened a bit so I had to stiffen them up a bit from my original settings.
I think if all you going to be doing is 1-up riding and you're under 250 lbs. then the standard version is what you want.
But what do I know? I'd consult Progressive for the best advice.
Last edited by Bluraven; May 12, 2018 at 09:19 AM.
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I recognize this thread may be a bit dated; however, I'm tired of the occasional shockwave that shoots up my spine and is prevented by my helmet from blowing off the top of my head when a hit the worse-then-normal bump or pothole on my '12 Softail Deluxe. I've decided to go with the 422 RAP HD - now if only I could find them. 