Mounting the 944 with the adjuster cup at the bottom. My question is does that cup hold water? Here in the Pacific Northwest it's not if you're going to get wet it's when.

Save the there is better shocks out there Theory. I read the forums a lot I just want to know if they hold water. Unless you can actually convince me of a 12 in shock that be perfect for my shortnes.

 

Soooooo......... I got's ta know...... why are you mounting the shocks upside down? Do they not fit on your bike with the adjuster on top the way they are supposed to be mounted? Just wonderin'......

 

You can in fact install them either way. Check out mounting directions per Progressive for bikes with detachable sissy bars or detachable solo luggage rack.

I am not trying to install anything on my bike the wrong way in fact I do not even own 944s. I have looked into the 944 shocks which brings me back to my original question.

 

ha ha.....

 

I see....

Like I said..... just wonderin'

 

As far as pooling dunno. I installed them on my Classic and I have no complaints.

 

Installed 940's on my 09 FLHX and had rear quick-mount on bike...shocks fit fine mounted w/adjustment cup upright (like normal install). Is there a reason why you think the 944's need to be mounted the other way (e.g. upside down) on your bike. Both ends of shock are pretty similar diameter...

 

From the instructions:

"These shocks can be mounted with the adjuster at the top or bottom. However, we recommend the shocks be mounted with the adjuster at the top for ease of spring adjustment."

All their illustrations show them the same way up. My concern would be of water getting trapped against the seals, but in any event installing them adjuster-up will solve all such queries. Why swim against the current?!

 

They can be mounted either way. They are mounted upside down on my Triglide because you can't access the adjustment ring if it's on top unless you take the wheels off.

 

YouTube videos show accessories hitting the adjuster when they're mounted right side up. The directions I see on Progressive site recommend adjuster at the bottom on my bike. I am really not trying to mount something wrong on my bike or swim against the current. I have not even made up my mind on 944 s. I have been thinking about JRI to. But I'd rather just avoid the drama of a shock buying experience. LoL. If you know what I mean.