Progressive Suspension - good or bad ?
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From: AZ
Progressive Suspension - good or bad ?
hey all,
life long rider here both dirt and street,
I just bought my first HD, and I don't know squat about the usual upgrades.
the bike is a 2007 EGC, Stage 1, very good condition and very low mileage.
I understand it originally had the stock Air Suspension, that has been removed and replaced with Progressive rear shocks, as well as Progressive Springs in the front forks.
is this a good upgrade ? or what do I need to know ?
I realize that I should check the Sag for my normal riding weight, which I WILL do this weekend,
I'd like to hear some experienced opinions on these shocks vs OEM Air Shocks.
Thanks
Ride Smart, Ride Safe
Cheers !
life long rider here both dirt and street,
I just bought my first HD, and I don't know squat about the usual upgrades.
the bike is a 2007 EGC, Stage 1, very good condition and very low mileage.
I understand it originally had the stock Air Suspension, that has been removed and replaced with Progressive rear shocks, as well as Progressive Springs in the front forks.
is this a good upgrade ? or what do I need to know ?
I realize that I should check the Sag for my normal riding weight, which I WILL do this weekend,
I'd like to hear some experienced opinions on these shocks vs OEM Air Shocks.
Thanks
Ride Smart, Ride Safe
Cheers !
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Cape Cod
I've had the Progressive 944's on the rear for about 20k miles, could never dial them in and there isn't much to dial. Too harsh, and that was on the standard springs. Im 190# and ride solo 99% of the time.
I have had the Progressive cartridges in front for longer, also there is no adjustment to them, also harsh, but I have nothing to compare those too, except the stock shocks, that suck!
I put Ohlins HD357 in the rear recently and WOW........total adjustability and ride like a caddy. Pricey but........my butt likes them!!!
Depends on how much ya wanna spend!!
I have had the Progressive cartridges in front for longer, also there is no adjustment to them, also harsh, but I have nothing to compare those too, except the stock shocks, that suck!
I put Ohlins HD357 in the rear recently and WOW........total adjustability and ride like a caddy. Pricey but........my butt likes them!!!
Depends on how much ya wanna spend!!
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2022
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From: California
I put 13" progressive 444's on my street glide with the standard springs. Been playing with preload for the last 5,000 miles trying to find the sweet spot. Haven't decided what I like better. I think they're a marginal improvement, but I don't have to worry about air lines or leaks either.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Pretty decent set up, just dial them in right and you’ll be fine. The forks just need fresh fluids every 20000-25000 miles.
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Better feel, much softer ride yet resisted bottoming out and brake dive WAY better than stock.