Installed Progressive 440's on Street Glide
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Cheyenne,
The part# was 440-4049C. This is the chrome version, not the black. The price was the same for chrome or black. Sorry, but I didn't take any pics. The shocks are completely hidden by the bags, so I didn't really think it necessary to post pics. If you want, I'll pull the bags off tomorrow and take some pics for you. I am thrilled by the difference in the quality of the ride. I'm not real happy at having to shell out $400, but it was worth it.
Doug
The part# was 440-4049C. This is the chrome version, not the black. The price was the same for chrome or black. Sorry, but I didn't take any pics. The shocks are completely hidden by the bags, so I didn't really think it necessary to post pics. If you want, I'll pull the bags off tomorrow and take some pics for you. I am thrilled by the difference in the quality of the ride. I'm not real happy at having to shell out $400, but it was worth it.
Doug
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Gliderman,
I also thought about going to the 12.5" Progressive's. In fact, that is originally what I had planned on doing. I ended up going with the 12" instead because I just love the low look and I like being able to flat-foot my feet at stops. I have no doubt that the 12.5" ride would be even better than the 12". More travel is always better. How much better? No way to tell without testing both side by side. What I can tell you is that the 12" 440 is much better than the 12" stocker. If your legs are long enough to handle the 12.5", you should probably go for them. The bike won't look quite as low, but 1/2" isn't that much. I have a 32" inseam, and for me the 12" is perfect. Good luck!
Doug
I also thought about going to the 12.5" Progressive's. In fact, that is originally what I had planned on doing. I ended up going with the 12" instead because I just love the low look and I like being able to flat-foot my feet at stops. I have no doubt that the 12.5" ride would be even better than the 12". More travel is always better. How much better? No way to tell without testing both side by side. What I can tell you is that the 12" 440 is much better than the 12" stocker. If your legs are long enough to handle the 12.5", you should probably go for them. The bike won't look quite as low, but 1/2" isn't that much. I have a 32" inseam, and for me the 12" is perfect. Good luck!
Doug
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Cheyenne,
The part# was 440-4049C. This is the chrome version, not the black. I'm not real happy at having to shell out $400, but it was worth it.
Doug
Cheyenne,
The part# was 440-4049C. This is the chrome version, not the black. I'm not real happy at having to shell out $400, but it was worth it.
Doug
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Hey Doug, good info. on the shocks. I just brought home a SG from the dealer and I love it. I also have the short leg issue as other gentlemen have posted and I'm crazy about the low look of the SG. However even with the already 1" lower suspension I'm still not flat footed on the asphault. Seems to me I need another inch to get there. Any recommendations?
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Doug,
The 12" shocks are the same to lower your Ultra. It will lower the bike 1" and the seat height will be 3/4". I lowered my Road King with the 12" schocks and the touring reach seat.
The 12" shocks are the same to lower your Ultra. It will lower the bike 1" and the seat height will be 3/4". I lowered my Road King with the 12" schocks and the touring reach seat.
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Huffdaddy,
I lowered my RK Custom (same lowered shocks as your SG) with Progressive 11.5inch 440's. I am sooo glad I did. Handles great!!! Small to large bumps/potholes are much smoother and no mushy feeling. One thing I will say though is that those extra large potholes actually feel the same but no bottoming out at all. Overall the ride feels stiffer-that doesn't really describe it, but you feel a little more input from the road than with the stock shocks, yet the ride is smoother overall. Try it, I bet you'll be happy. Only about 45 minutes to install both shocks with only a wrench-extremely easy install.
~Matt
I lowered my RK Custom (same lowered shocks as your SG) with Progressive 11.5inch 440's. I am sooo glad I did. Handles great!!! Small to large bumps/potholes are much smoother and no mushy feeling. One thing I will say though is that those extra large potholes actually feel the same but no bottoming out at all. Overall the ride feels stiffer-that doesn't really describe it, but you feel a little more input from the road than with the stock shocks, yet the ride is smoother overall. Try it, I bet you'll be happy. Only about 45 minutes to install both shocks with only a wrench-extremely easy install.
~Matt
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In my original post on this thread I made the statement that all that you need for installation is a torque wrench and a 3/4" socket. I just realized that statement may not always be true. If you are simply replacing your stock shocks with the same length 440's, no extra tools will be required. However, if you are replacing your stock shocks with different length 440's, it will be necessary to readjust the tension on the drive belt. That will require a HD belt tension tool and a 36mm axle nut if adjustment is necessary. Sorry for the original omission. I just wanted to mention this in case somebody is contemplating this swap.
Doug
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Hey Huffdaddy, I have the same inseam problem. I put a Road King seat on mine and bought a pair of Harley brand boots. Oh, and looser fitting britches. Now I can get flat footed on both sides at the same time. Might work for you.
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how about the front air shock's on my ultra roadglide ?
if i go with the rear shock's . might do the front too ? do away with the air ? good ideal or not ?
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if i go with the rear shock's . might do the front too ? do away with the air ? good ideal or not ?
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