Yet another Rear Shock thread
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For what you spend on the progressive top of the line, you can get ohlins custom built for your weight.
I had a friend I ride with get the progressive 944s , and he wasn't happy, and he ended up buying from motorcycle metal anyway, so he spent the money twice,and now he is very happy.
Howard gives a discount to forum members too.He is a forum sponsor.
I had a friend I ride with get the progressive 944s , and he wasn't happy, and he ended up buying from motorcycle metal anyway, so he spent the money twice,and now he is very happy.
Howard gives a discount to forum members too.He is a forum sponsor.
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No sir, not right, they came on CVO Touring & Street Glide Special, 13 to present. Could have come on others, not sure if that is all or not. They will fit any HD touring 09 & up for sure, maybe earlier.
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Have you looked at the Touring FS forum? I purchased a set of Progressive 940's w/std & heavy springs for under $400 and he also sent the spring tool. Some great deals out there on used...just a thought.
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My respsone was to someone who said you could get Ohlins for the price of Progressives, not about quality.
I knew when I responded about price, someone would get on here and talk about how much better Ohlins are.
I knew when I responded about price, someone would get on here and talk about how much better Ohlins are.
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Progressive was a stiff ride but ok I guess.
Recently did ollins 3-3. As close to a car ride as I ever came. Very nice.
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Just wondering, if you purchase a set of Progressive (or any other off the shelf) Shocks and they don't fit you're needs, can they be returned for a full refund?
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I was told by my supplier that if I put them on and did not like the ride I could send them back. I assumed he meant within a short time but I never pushed the issue, because for me, they worked great. I would think a person could install them, take 1 ride on the 'right' road and be able to tell one way or the other.
At the time I had been in contact with a Progressive guy who was in charge of the 430 production because they were having problems getting them out fast enough to meed demands. While he seemed really cooperative and fridnely, who knows how their return policy is. Glad I never had to find out....lol.
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