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 I’m having this problem

 

Sorry, what is this supposed to say or mean?

And again what does "set at the right side" mean?

It's not making a whole heap of sense to me either, sorry.

What problem are you having as I can't see one in your post?

 

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

 

He set the sag I meant with me on it and both of us on it.

 

It rides like a rigid is the problem. No fun unless their are no bumps or ruts.

 

I will. Now that presents a problem of what shock from what company. Who’s gonna sell me what in”really” need?

 

Good luck with no bumps or ruts. These RI roads are plain awful.

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

 

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.

 

Rider sag (with the rider on board) should normally be set at 1/3 of total travel to allow for compression of the shock over bumps and extension of the shock when encountering dips. Sag one up will be different (sometimes significantly) than 2 up due to the passengers extra weight. Ideally you would change the setting whenever going from on to the other. If the proper spring rate is not installed to begin with, you won't be able to set the sag at all.

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".

 

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