progressive 970
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 149
Likes: 2
From: worcester massuchusetts
progressive 970
The verdict is out I put a pair of progressive 970 with remote reservoirs on my 2007 FLHX replacing the progressive 940's. All I'm going to say is sweet, these things perform and ride amazingly and the ability to dial in and tune the shock due to road conditions weigh and riding style are are simple and straight forward.
I feel for my riding style which is very aggressive they are perfect I also like the fact that they come with a lifetime warranty which is a nice incentive justifying its higher cost over comparable shocks with less convenience features.
I feel for my riding style which is very aggressive they are perfect I also like the fact that they come with a lifetime warranty which is a nice incentive justifying its higher cost over comparable shocks with less convenience features.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 465
Likes: 5
From: Cleveland, Ohio
The verdict is out I put a pair of progressive 970 with remote reservoirs on my 2007 FLHX replacing the progressive 940's. All I'm going to say is sweet, these things perform and ride amazingly and the ability to dial in and tune the shock due to road conditions weigh and riding style are are simple and straight forward.
I feel for my riding style which is very aggressive they are perfect I also like the fact that they come with a lifetime warranty which is a nice incentive justifying its higher cost over comparable shocks with less convenience features.
I feel for my riding style which is very aggressive they are perfect I also like the fact that they come with a lifetime warranty which is a nice incentive justifying its higher cost over comparable shocks with less convenience features.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 465
Likes: 5
From: Cleveland, Ohio
Cool, thanks for the info. I am leaning towards these shocks over the Ohlins due to the fact I don't want to rebuild the Ohlins every so often. I just want to get the reservoir tucked up out of the way and hidden. Once the shocks are dialed in, how often do you really need to adjust them at that point?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,121
Likes: 489
From: sunny florida
"I am leaning towards these shocks over the Ohlins due to the fact I don't want to rebuild the Ohlins every so often."
Rebuildable shocks are a plus , anything with oil in it needs to be rebuilt or replaced over time, moving parts create contamination , plus heat thins the oil over time , this will effect the ride quality , if you don't rebuild them you will need to replace them
Rebuildable shocks are a plus , anything with oil in it needs to be rebuilt or replaced over time, moving parts create contamination , plus heat thins the oil over time , this will effect the ride quality , if you don't rebuild them you will need to replace them
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 56,052
Likes: 87,542
From: Western South Dakota
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 149
Likes: 2
From: worcester massuchusetts
I was going to get Ohlins I did my research and came to the conclusion that almost every year I would have to rebuild them at a couple + hundred bucks the 970's have a lifetime warranty and I have dealt with Progressive Suspension before and they have excellent customer service.
DIBE you don't have to worry about them getting in the way at all they are tucked up and if you had to make a quick change because the road is bumpier than usual just turn the dial a couple clicks cc then when you're back on the road and you want a little sportier feel dial them back cw, plus I like the look they look cool everybody compliments them.
DIBE you don't have to worry about them getting in the way at all they are tucked up and if you had to make a quick change because the road is bumpier than usual just turn the dial a couple clicks cc then when you're back on the road and you want a little sportier feel dial them back cw, plus I like the look they look cool everybody compliments them.
