progressive 412 and 444 length.
Thread Starter
|
5th Gear
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
progressive 412 and 444 length.
hi Guys.
I have 2014 xl883n with progressive 412 11" shock and it is hard as hell. and not I'm planning to get new 444 shocks for 2 up riding some time and want more comfort riding. (I don't want my girl launch off when I hit pot hole or bump)
so comparing either buying progressive 444 11" and 12" (may be 11.5") does length of shock make noticeable different as comfort wise? I don't really want to go high cause like low rider. what is compromising setting for both? 444 11.5"?
Thanks!
I have 2014 xl883n with progressive 412 11" shock and it is hard as hell. and not I'm planning to get new 444 shocks for 2 up riding some time and want more comfort riding. (I don't want my girl launch off when I hit pot hole or bump)
so comparing either buying progressive 444 11" and 12" (may be 11.5") does length of shock make noticeable different as comfort wise? I don't really want to go high cause like low rider. what is compromising setting for both? 444 11.5"?
Thanks!
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
We have two choices - looks or comfort! When taking Mrs iron883dreamer along too, the looks part goes out the window! The simple reason is that as she is sitting over the rear wheel she doesn't get the same riding experience as you get up front. So go for quality over looks and make sure she is as comfy as you can make her. That way she will be happy to come along often!
As for shocks, length of travel is often quoted as being important, which is only partly true. Quality of the dampers is even more important, which is why it is worth spending out on really good shocks when riding 2-up. Buy once, buy right!
As for shocks, length of travel is often quoted as being important, which is only partly true. Quality of the dampers is even more important, which is why it is worth spending out on really good shocks when riding 2-up. Buy once, buy right!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,212
Likes: 212
Progressive changes their spring rates/damping at the 12.5" length. 12.5" and above you get a softer spring and associated damping. Below 12.5" length you get the heavier spring and damping of the short travel. So if you're looking at comfort, you want 12.5" or above.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sickboy75
Dyna Glide Models
8
Oct 25, 2011 11:13 AM
