Progressive 444s - NOT impressed
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Progressive 444s - NOT impressed
Just installed these shocks a few days ago and I honestly cannot tell the difference between them and stock. I still feel all the bumps and bruises. I've tried several difference adjustments and it doesn't seem to make any difference. I can't believe I paid this much money for these shocks.
Just a heads up and another opinion for you guys out there considering them.
Just a heads up and another opinion for you guys out there considering them.
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Just installed these shocks a few days ago and I honestly cannot tell the difference between them and stock. I still feel all the bumps and bruises. I've tried several difference adjustments and it doesn't seem to make any difference. I can't believe I paid this much money for these shocks.
Just a heads up and another opinion for you guys out there considering them.
Just a heads up and another opinion for you guys out there considering them.
12" and shorter Progressives don't ride near as nice as 12.5" and longer due to different spring rates.
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12.5 inches on a 2007 XL 1200L
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Those should give you a much improved ride, there's been a number of people here that have installed them and noted quite an improvement.
Maybe give Progressive a call, they have pretty good support.
Maybe give Progressive a call, they have pretty good support.
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I mean, they're not going to make your butt float over air or something magical. You'll still feel bumps and stuff. It will just be a heck of a lot better.
Set your sag to be in the proper range with the preload adjusters. Make sure tire pressure is good. And then get some racetech emulators for the front end, because a lot of the harshness is from the front end instead of the rear.
Set your sag to be in the proper range with the preload adjusters. Make sure tire pressure is good. And then get some racetech emulators for the front end, because a lot of the harshness is from the front end instead of the rear.
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I had installed Progressive 430 12.5 inches and the ride was better than stock but not really WOWED with the change. Then is swapped out the stock fork springs for Progressive's standard length springs and it really came together for me. Very impressed with the ride quality now.
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There's some good advice here. I'll keep fiddling with it and give it some time. Hopefully, it will get better. The bike is still a blast to ride, I love having it and the Fatboy in the stable, very different rides.