Progressive 940's
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Denham Springs, La
Any of you lighter-weight folks try these 940s with a lighter spring in them? I just spoke with the company sales guy and he said if I found them too stiff I could send them in for a spring change for about $20 via an RMA. I'm about 160 and ride my RK Custom (12" stock shocks) solo 3/4 of the time. But when wifey jumps on back, it's usually for a road trip, and we add a detachable tourpak, load the saddle bags, and add a top bag - between her and the gear we probably add another 180# or so.
When I sent my stock shocks to Bitchin Baggers they asked what the weights were and when I received them, they were good.
Club Member
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From: Bedford UK
I weigh in at 150 and am curious why they would charge extra for a lighter spring. Seems like you could tell them what weight you expect solo, 2 up and 2up loaded. From that info they should be able to pick the right spring for you. Send them back for a new spring??? Sounds crappy. When I get new shocks, I want to ride them, not send them back.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Denham Springs, La
I weigh in at 150 and am curious why they would charge extra for a lighter spring. Seems like you could tell them what weight you expect solo, 2 up and 2up loaded. From that info they should be able to pick the right spring for you. Send them back for a new spring??? Sounds crappy. When I get new shocks, I want to ride them, not send them back
When I sent my stock shocks to Bitchin Baggers they asked what the weights were and when I received them, they were good.
When I sent my stock shocks to Bitchin Baggers they asked what the weights were and when I received them, they were good.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bay Area
Thats because you sent your shocks in for a custom build, Progressive is basically an over the counter part, its up to the customer to decide if he wanted a light or heavier spring.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Denham Springs, La
Gotcha. I don't know if I have enough knowledge to decide what spring I need. I think I'm better off having the experts tell me. Suspensions are like black magic to me. I've been trying to decide for about a year, now.
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From: Bedford UK
What I came to realise is that there are a number of members who have tried several brands and types of shock, with varying degrees of success, but spent money and a lot of time on their 'research'. A few of them declared themselves finally happy with Ohlins from Motorcycle Metal. I took the short-cut right there and skipped all the other stages! I reckon I saved money and a lot of time.
What my wife and I did not expect is that while the bike handles and rides much better than before, and doesn't bottom out now, we can also ride further with less tiredness. In other words top class suspension does more than we expected and we enjoy the ride even more, knowing we will be less weary at the end of each trip.
Last edited by grbrown; Jan 22, 2011 at 04:18 PM. Reason: Grammar!
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Denham Springs, La
I'm about a year ahead of you, but also spent a very long time, especially here on HDF, trying to see my way through all the smoke and mirrors.
What I came to realise is that there are a number of members who have tried several brands and types of shock, with varying degrees of success, but spent money and a lot of time on their 'research'. A few of them declared themselves finally happy with Ohlins from Motorcycle Metal. I took the short-cut right there and skipped all the other stages! I reckon I saved money and a lot of time.
What my wife and I did not expect is that while the bike handles and rides much better than before, and doesn't bottom out now, we can also ride further with less tiredness. In other words top class suspension does more than we expected and we enjoy the ride even more, knowing we will be less weary at the end of each trip.
What I came to realise is that there are a number of members who have tried several brands and types of shock, with varying degrees of success, but spent money and a lot of time on their 'research'. A few of them declared themselves finally happy with Ohlins from Motorcycle Metal. I took the short-cut right there and skipped all the other stages! I reckon I saved money and a lot of time.
What my wife and I did not expect is that while the bike handles and rides much better than before, and doesn't bottom out now, we can also ride further with less tiredness. In other words top class suspension does more than we expected and we enjoy the ride even more, knowing we will be less weary at the end of each trip.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: Long Island NY
I have just bought my 940's and hoping as soon as I can get some time to use them. It was my best choice and they can be had on the internet for $460 free shipping. No air shocks need to use something better.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: NH
Lowering interest
Hey everyone, without beating this thing to death, I also am interested in these 940's and from what I have been reading they seem to have an overall positive feedback. I am mostly intersted mainly for the lowering aspect of the shock. I also am understanding installing the monotubes in the forks should be a good suspension improvement. My question is is which should come first shocks or the monotubes or does it matter? cause I figure I can get one of these by the wife first then do the other later (lol), some of you can appreciate that. And one last thing do I get the lowering monotubes to go with the 940's because they lower the bike by an 1". Thanks in advance for your help.