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Old May 28, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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Im in Love !!! My bike rides and handles so much better now. If your on the fence about getting new shocks, Due. The Harley shocks are a POS.. I cant get this smile off my face. These shocks adjust from stiff to soft. There is a lot of new road construction around my house and now my bike earned its right to be called a Street "Glide" It just glides over the bumps now. Before it would beat your brains out.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Glad to hear you're liking them. I'm considering new shocks for mine and these are on the list.

How many miles do you have on them?
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Thats good news, I have the 440's and am not overwhelmed with them but they are better than stock.
Have you looked into the monotube gascharged front fork cartridges yet from Progressive?
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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The 940's are nice ride.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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Good to hear as well. I ordered 940's rear, and the front gas cartrides up front...I'll post after I install them as well..UPS says 3-5days ground ship...Phat Performance was the best price I could find.

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Old May 29, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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I've been watching for rider reviews of the new 940's, especially in conjunction with the fork cartridges. Looks like a lot of positive feedback so far... more comfort, lower stance, reduced front end dive under braking, and better handling! I'm looking at buying a new 2010 or 2011 Road King this year, and this setup will probably be one of the first things I do.
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by smithbrl
Glad to hear you're liking them. I'm considering new shocks for mine and these are on the list.

How many miles do you have on them?
About 100 and they are great, headed out today to ride the hills. The bike is so much smoother.
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bagman1
Thats good news, I have the 440's and am not overwhelmed with them but they are better than stock.
Have you looked into the monotube gascharged front fork cartridges yet from Progressive?
I figure Im going to buy these or buy the Ricor eliminators valve, bc I got a free set of springs from Progressive when buying the 940s. They have a special until the end of may.
 
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I almost got some Progressive shocks for my FLHT but decide on the Ohlins. Truly great shocks. I'm running the Ricor Intiminators in the front and they really tamed the front end down.

I'm hoping to try some of the new custom made Ricor shocks soon since they are getting rave reviews by everyone who has tried them.

Glad you're happy with your 940's! I run the 422's in my Softy and they work very well.
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Man for that kind of cash, they better be good! I'll have to put that on the list for next years mod!
 
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