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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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06 ultra, Im 220# wife 180, 40# rear tire and 35# in rear shocks with usual, rain gear coats etc. the bike will bottom out on the highway! On a 70 mile stretch of highway it bottomed out 5 times. What is wrong?? I,ve used more than 1 gauge and the pressure is right. The bike feels like i,m riding dragging baggers or riding a unicycle at times. Any suggestions??
 
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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somethin's wrong with your shocks or that's one helluva rough road......
 
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I-65 north of Louisville, KY. Shocks dont leak. Pressure will stay where you set it.
 
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Progressive 440 HD, give them your weights and they will build you a better pair of shocks than Harley ever dreamed of.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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I only run 12psi in rear shocks of 05 ulta, and its bottoms about twice. Don't know whats up with your shocks.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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I have about the same weight and run 20-25 lbs in the shocks plus pull a trailer and never bottom out. Something is wrong with one or both of your shocks. With the pressure you are running it should be a little on the stiff side never bottom out.

If you are going to change shocks anyway go with the Progressive that was suggested.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Thanks, I,ll take it back to the stealer. It,s still under warranty. I was thinking about a rack for the tour pack, but I,m afraid it wont hold the extra weight. I,ve had it bottom out with me at #35!! and no I wasnt moto crossing. Later Dan
 
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Progressive 440 HD, give them your weights and they will build you a better pair of shocks than Harley ever dreamed of.
As the above post said: The 440s are wonderfull. I went from the stock 13" to 12" 440s and the ride is much improved, especially 2up. I did try the 412s and were disapointed in the 2up ride quality.
 
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Progressive 440 HD, give them your weights and they will build you a better pair of shocks than Harley ever dreamed of.

I completely agree with this statement. I went to 440's with the HD spring and it has been awesome. Airshocks where a PITA
 
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