Bagger shocks ?
Former Sponsor
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,360
Likes: 453
From: Davie, FL
RE: Bagger shocks ?
ORIGINAL: Roofuss96
[sm=smiley31.gif]AAhhh ! Now this is more like it & there's some useful info I can work with [sm=smiley20.gif]
Wanna try to stay with the stock 13" length { not worried about looks or impressions }just ride -ability, and performance when loaded { 2 up and whatever the wife "has to bring along "..LOL !! } Looks like the 2 main choices { and priced within my budget } are Progressive & Works ? Penske units sound nice , but way too much $$ for me ...got other "goodies " to get also , LOL ! [sm=thanx.gif]
[sm=smiley31.gif]AAhhh ! Now this is more like it & there's some useful info I can work with [sm=smiley20.gif]
Wanna try to stay with the stock 13" length { not worried about looks or impressions }just ride -ability, and performance when loaded { 2 up and whatever the wife "has to bring along "..LOL !! } Looks like the 2 main choices { and priced within my budget } are Progressive & Works ? Penske units sound nice , but way too much $$ for me ...got other "goodies " to get also , LOL ! [sm=thanx.gif]
[IMG]local://upfiles/29413/F92B0338642548C8AF6FF83D76397515.jpg[/IMG]
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,571
Likes: 0
From: Houston Texas
RE: Motorcycle Metal - Penske 8700 Shocks
ORIGINAL: Bryan TTM
i heard there's a new air system out.....DRAGGIN BAGGERS ... fully tested and allows you to adjust on the fly [:-]
i heard there's a new air system out.....DRAGGIN BAGGERS ... fully tested and allows you to adjust on the fly [:-]
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
RE: Motorcycle Metal - Penske 8700 Shocks
Spend money on chrome or make your bike ride better. That is your choice.LMAO !!!--Could care less about chrome crap, thats why I own a Standard .......[sm=smiley21.gif]
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 341
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
RE: Motorcycle Metal - Penske 8700 Shocks
I have an 07 Ultra that is usually ran fully loaded, and then some. I sent an email to Progressive and they reccomended to me the 13.5 in 416 air shocks. I have also found them priced at $330 shipping included. I hear lots about the 440's but Im worried that when I ride solo they will be to harsh. So Im likely headed the way of the 416's.
mps
mps
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
RE: Motorcycle Metal - Penske 8700 Shocks
Just ordered a set of Works Performance Steel Trackers . Tech Rep took all my info { they are built to my supplied info } regarding rider, passenger, loads, type of riding, etc. and said I'd have 'em in approx. 2 weeks . I had a set of 440's on my '02 bagger and was not impressed then, thats why I started this post to begin with. Thought maybe they had improved since then but after reading alot of the negatives , have decided to go with W/P instead . The Penske units may very well be a very good shock { maybe the best ? }, but are " cost prohibitive " for me . Thanks for all the intelligent replys that were posted !
PS : HOG members get 10% off the cost .
PS : HOG members get 10% off the cost .
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,416
Likes: 27
From: Northern Part of the Great Lone Star State
RE: Motorcycle Metal - Penske 8700 Shocks
Roofus
before you lay your hard earned money down do a search on the works shocks...
You probably wont like what you read...I had tossed them around but after reading the negative reviews and the problems some of the memebers were having I chooose to go anothe route...
as on e post said earlier You get what you pay for...So if you want quaility but a quailty shock and dont squimp because it's a few dollars higher...It will be ell worth it in the long run...
Are you prepared to send the shocks back after you get 30-40,00 miles on them to be overhauled and fork out another $100 including shipping back to works?
Something to think about...But what ever you do ...do a search on works shocks and educate your self...
before you lay your hard earned money down do a search on the works shocks...
You probably wont like what you read...I had tossed them around but after reading the negative reviews and the problems some of the memebers were having I chooose to go anothe route...
as on e post said earlier You get what you pay for...So if you want quaility but a quailty shock and dont squimp because it's a few dollars higher...It will be ell worth it in the long run...
Are you prepared to send the shocks back after you get 30-40,00 miles on them to be overhauled and fork out another $100 including shipping back to works?
Something to think about...But what ever you do ...do a search on works shocks and educate your self...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,007
Likes: 4
From: Vancouver, B.C.
RE: Motorcycle Metal - Penske 8700 Shocks
So one guy had some issues with what he thought was poor customer service from Works when he was told, and heaven forbid, that he might want them rebuilt if they let him down at 40,000 freakin' miles, and it would cost him $100 plus shipping! Sheesh.
Yeah.....get some 440s and watch them pack it in within a 1/2 a season, then send 'em back to Progressive to be rebuilt with less than 5000 miles like I have to.
I had some issues on about Day 10 with mine...'cause they sucked before failing. Progressive suggested swapping out to HD springs and it was only gonna cost me $100 PLUS shipping to do it, even when THEY advised me I ought to get Regular springs for my weight PRIOR to purchasing them.
Anyway, we all have our own customer service issues; you don't want to get me started on mine. I'll be sure to let you all know what grief I get from Progressive when I send them in AFTER the warranty period despite them failing in less than 5 months time.
Yeah, pass on the Works then, or maybe take it from a guy who has owned BOTH Works and 440s.
Better still, go with the Penskes. Sounds like they won't let you down.
CN
Yeah.....get some 440s and watch them pack it in within a 1/2 a season, then send 'em back to Progressive to be rebuilt with less than 5000 miles like I have to.
I had some issues on about Day 10 with mine...'cause they sucked before failing. Progressive suggested swapping out to HD springs and it was only gonna cost me $100 PLUS shipping to do it, even when THEY advised me I ought to get Regular springs for my weight PRIOR to purchasing them.
Anyway, we all have our own customer service issues; you don't want to get me started on mine. I'll be sure to let you all know what grief I get from Progressive when I send them in AFTER the warranty period despite them failing in less than 5 months time.
Yeah, pass on the Works then, or maybe take it from a guy who has owned BOTH Works and 440s.
Better still, go with the Penskes. Sounds like they won't let you down.
CN
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Motorcycle Metal - Penske 8700 Shocks
I got THE WORKS shocks and eventho its far better than stock i am still not a believer.
When i received my shocks and installed it the shocks are hard as a rock so they said return it.
i pay the return shipping(sucks) so i said fine i returned it.after a week or so i received it and installed again.
I rode that shocks 1400 miles it bottoms once in a while no matter what setting.keep in mind that these shock are supose to be custom made
for me and my ol weight.
I might give this penske shocks a try.
When i received my shocks and installed it the shocks are hard as a rock so they said return it.
i pay the return shipping(sucks) so i said fine i returned it.after a week or so i received it and installed again.
I rode that shocks 1400 miles it bottoms once in a while no matter what setting.keep in mind that these shock are supose to be custom made
for me and my ol weight.
I might give this penske shocks a try.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
