Progressive tech no help
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Progressive tech no help
I talk to the tech today at Progressive about the 944 HD shocks I have on a 2012 row glide. I had Progressive set the SAG for me at Laconia and you at the bike store ride stiff with me or my wife on it. What he told me made no sense and I know that the bike was set at the right side by the progressive tech. So basically the guy could not give me any good feedback as to how to cure this problem. Short of going out and buying a different shock from different company not sure why Im having this problem
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I had Progressive set the SAG for me at Laconia and you at the bike store ride stiff with me or my wife on it.
What he told me made no sense and I know that the bike was set at the right side by the progressive tech.
What he told me made no sense
What problem are you having as I can't see one in your post?
Last edited by Andy from Sandy; Aug 13, 2019 at 04:45 PM.
I had the same shock. Had it set up with both the standard and HD springs to try and get it right. They rode like a truck!
Take the techs advice and get different shocks
Take the techs advice and get different shocks
Last edited by sanman4ever; Aug 13, 2019 at 04:48 PM.
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He set the sag I meant with me on it and both of us on it.
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I will. Now that presents a problem of what shock from what company. Whos gonna sell me what inreally need?
Not sure how much you are looking to spend but try finding a set of 13" hand adjustables. If your looking to spend more consider Ohlins, Proaction, or Legends
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Setting the sag is simple measure from center of axle to fender then sit on the bike measure again should have 1 inch travel. Clearly the number of turns , adjustment will be different one or two up.
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Sometimes, if you ask the tech to set you up for both, they will take both and then set the sag somewhere in the middle. This will make the ride rougher than needed when solo and softer when 2 up.
With suspension, you usually get what you pay for. There are quite a few good shock makers out there (check the suspension forum for ideas). Just make sure they offer a spring rate for your specific body weight and riding style versus off the shelf "standard/heavy duty".
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Thank you. I will have to spend the money, just want to get my monies worth. Looking at Ohlin. Heard a lot of good things. Thank you for the rrply