Progressive Rear Shocks on FLHT
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Progressive Rear Shocks on FLHT
Anybody out there put Progressive 440 rear shock on their FLHT? I've got an '07 FLHTCU and the rear shocks seem to be wearing us out after 150+ miles in the same day. By 250 miles, we're dog tired from being beat up. By that time I'm praying for smooth roads so we can just finish the ride.
My questions would be:
1) did you end up putting progressive fork springs in also?
2) what height of rear shock did you go to on the prog's and why
3) was it worth the money?
4) any other comments you'd like to share.
Thanks!
EGK
My questions would be:
1) did you end up putting progressive fork springs in also?
2) what height of rear shock did you go to on the prog's and why
3) was it worth the money?
4) any other comments you'd like to share.
Thanks!
EGK
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RE: Progressive Rear Shocks on FLHT
I had 12" standard spring Progressive 440's on my bike for two years before I went to a Platinum air ride setup.
The Progressive's give a much better ride than HD air shocks, so do Works shocks(some people like Works better than Progressive)
When I took the 440's off my bike, I gave them to a buddy to try who has a Standard EG. He likes the ride so much better than the 13" HD air shocks that he won't give them back...........
~John
The Progressive's give a much better ride than HD air shocks, so do Works shocks(some people like Works better than Progressive)
When I took the 440's off my bike, I gave them to a buddy to try who has a Standard EG. He likes the ride so much better than the 13" HD air shocks that he won't give them back...........
~John
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RE: Progressive Rear Shocks on FLHT
I changed a 07 RG over to Progressive. Huge difference over the stock air. Took about 30minutes to install, one ride to dial them in and now I just ride and forget about them. I am a big guy (240) and went with the stock height with HD springs. I love them. Progressive was very helpful on the phone when selecting as well.
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ORIGINAL: EGlideKid
By 250 miles, we're dog tired from being beat up.
By 250 miles, we're dog tired from being beat up.
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RE: Progressive Rear Shocks on FLHT
ORIGINAL: EGlideKid
Thanks all. What's the "clunk" we're talking about? Actual noise or what?
Thanks all. What's the "clunk" we're talking about? Actual noise or what?
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RE: Progressive Rear Shocks on FLHT
ORIGINAL: EGlideKid
Anybody out there put Progressive 440 rear shock on their FLHT? I've got an '07 FLHTCU and the rear shocks seem to be wearing us out after 150+ miles in the same day. By 250 miles, we're dog tired from being beat up. By that time I'm praying for smooth roads so we can just finish the ride.
My questions would be:
1) did you end up putting progressive fork springs in also?
2) what height of rear shock did you go to on the prog's and why
3) was it worth the money?
4) any other comments you'd like to share.
Anybody out there put Progressive 440 rear shock on their FLHT? I've got an '07 FLHTCU and the rear shocks seem to be wearing us out after 150+ miles in the same day. By 250 miles, we're dog tired from being beat up. By that time I'm praying for smooth roads so we can just finish the ride.
My questions would be:
1) did you end up putting progressive fork springs in also?
2) what height of rear shock did you go to on the prog's and why
3) was it worth the money?
4) any other comments you'd like to share.