Progressive 440s
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Progressive 440s
I just finished installing a new pair of Progressive 440 rear shocks. I installed the left side first with no problems. When I installed the right side, I had to jack the bike up a little bit to get it on. I was following my manual and it says I didn't need to jack up the bike as long as the other shock was still on. Also, the instructions that came with the Progressive shocks states I need to use the #1 spacer and #4 spacer for each bolt. I installed as instructed and everything looks fine. I haven't gone for a test ride yet but I just wanted to make sure that everything I did and used is correct. Thanks for any info.
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What length did you put on, just curious. To answer your question, it sounds like you did everything correctly. I had to put a thin washer between the right inside spacer and the belt guard mount. The bottom of the shock rubbed the guard bracket, but just barely, yours may not.
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I have the 11.5" shocks. I did triple check everything and I don't see any obstructions. I did torque the bolts to proper specs. Unfortunately, it is raining by me right now, so I have to postpone the test ride. Thanks for the reponses. Very much appreciated
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Here is a shot of the washer, I put one at the top too so the shock would not be out of line. I have 13.5" 440 srandards with LAChoppers 1" lowering blocks to gain suspension travel but not too much heighth. It worked to perfection, I run Progressive fork springs with BelRay 7w oil.
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Thanks for the pic, 1200 C Driver. Mine clears the belt guard with the spacers Progressive instructed to use. I didn't need to add another washer. I'm going to test ride my bike later today after work.
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My 13.5" 440s were $544 and free shipping, the current price for 11.5" 440s is here.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/pr...&mmyId=9700033
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/pr...&mmyId=9700033
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My 13.5" 440s were $544 and free shipping, the current price for 11.5" 440s is here.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/pr...&mmyId=9700033
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/pr...&mmyId=9700033
Thank you!
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