Rear shocks
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 5,323
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From: NJ
i have the 440's. They were expensive I thought. 680 bucks. It stopped the stock shock issues but I wasnt overly impressed with ride. Kinda stiff one up.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 49
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From: PA
Just ordered the 940's and got a pretty good price at the following shop:
http://5240.webpossystem.com/ViewPro...ber=940-4020UT
$465.95 + free shipping
The following link will take you to a video of how they function:
http://www.jcmotors.com/p-20612-prog...-models-1.aspx
Progressive is coming out with a 944 in March so prices on the 940's should be dropping a bit...
http://5240.webpossystem.com/ViewPro...ber=940-4020UT
$465.95 + free shipping
The following link will take you to a video of how they function:
http://www.jcmotors.com/p-20612-prog...-models-1.aspx
Progressive is coming out with a 944 in March so prices on the 940's should be dropping a bit...
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 192
Likes: 3
From: Kansas
Probably not the right thread for this discussion but I want your opinions on this thought I had. Ive been running lowering blocks on my 09 EG, not for the looks but to be able to touch the ground with both feet. 1" lower works fine. Im thinking about ordering a set of 2-3s from Howard and continue using the lowering blocks to maintain my seat height. I feel that I need the maximum travel these shocks provide for the roads I travel so his other shorter shocks are out. Am I way off base? Should I look at alternatives such as seat replacement to keep my seat height? Thanks for your opinions.
I'm so excited. I might pee my pants waiting on my new Olins.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 367
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From: Draper, Utah
So it's my time for new rear suspension, I have been following several threads regarding rear shocks over the past year. I have a buddy who purchased some Ohlins a few months back and was not very impressed with the ohlins based on all the hype. It appears the progressive shocks are close to $300. less than the ohlins and are far better then the oem. I wonder how many riders could actually tell the difference between Ohlin-Progressive and Ricor in a blind test. So unless I'm missing something it looks like the progressive 440 is the best bang for the buck at $437. shipped, the 940's are nice but I'm not sure I would like my RG lower. Please weigh in if you have any better suggestions or input. So far it's +1 on the 440's for me.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 559
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From: maine
Another great, less expensive solution is to send your factory shocks to the guys at Phoenix Cuxtoms/Bitchin' Baggers and have them work their magic on them. They shortened a set of 13's for me to just under 12 inches and they ride way better than the stock ones did at 13 inches. I think it was around a hundred bucks... been using them three years now...no problems at all.......
By hoofmender at 2011-04-12
By hoofmender at 2011-04-12
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: SoCal
So it's my time for new rear suspension, I have been following several threads regarding rear shocks over the past year. I have a buddy who purchased some Ohlins a few months back and was not very impressed with the ohlins based on all the hype. It appears the progressive shocks are close to $300. less than the ohlins and are far better then the oem. I wonder how many riders could actually tell the difference between Ohlin-Progressive and Ricor in a blind test. So unless I'm missing something it looks like the progressive 440 is the best bang for the buck at $437. shipped, the 940's are nice but I'm not sure I would like my RG lower. Please weigh in if you have any better suggestions or input. So far it's +1 on the 440's for me.
HDF Community Team
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,892
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From: NH
You could also give the HD premium touring shocks a try...preload adjustment on the left side...I believe they were around $400 at 20% off and they work pretty well for me riding 2-up...waaaaay better than stock...
Brad
Brad
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
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From: So Cal
Where did you pay 680.00 for them. Progressive 440 and 940 are easily available from many vendors for about $ 450.00 give or take 20.00. For $600.00 you could have gone Ohlin, Works, Terrycable or almost any of the high end shocks.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
Likes: 41
From: So Cal
So it's my time for new rear suspension, I have been following several threads regarding rear shocks over the past year. I have a buddy who purchased some Ohlins a few months back and was not very impressed with the ohlins based on all the hype. It appears the progressive shocks are close to $300. less than the ohlins and are far better then the oem. I wonder how many riders could actually tell the difference between Ohlin-Progressive and Ricor in a blind test. So unless I'm missing something it looks like the progressive 440 is the best bang for the buck at $437. shipped, the 940's are nice but I'm not sure I would like my RG lower. Please weigh in if you have any better suggestions or input. So far it's +1 on the 440's for me.
Take a look at the new 944 or the 444 Progressive is releasing March , they use a new damping system called "FST" and sound interesting.
Im using the 940 with lighter springs and an happy with the improvement over the stock
Last edited by XARAN; Feb 15, 2012 at 10:12 AM.