Arnott or Progressive?
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Your really comparing 2 different animals.
First you need to decide what you want ride on the fly adjustment/height adjustment? If so go with an air shock setup with on board compressor.
or
performance suspension that will improve handling and in most cases improve the comfort of the ride. examples are Ohlins, Terryycable, Works, Progressive 440 or 940
if 700.00 is your budget their is no rerason that you should not give Howard at Motor Cycle metal a call and seriously look at a set of 3-3 because I think they are real close to fitting into your budget and definatly the 2 series will cost less than what you have to spend. if you are in the 500 range or less look at the 940 they have been a good improvement for me.
First you need to decide what you want ride on the fly adjustment/height adjustment? If so go with an air shock setup with on board compressor.
or
performance suspension that will improve handling and in most cases improve the comfort of the ride. examples are Ohlins, Terryycable, Works, Progressive 440 or 940
if 700.00 is your budget their is no rerason that you should not give Howard at Motor Cycle metal a call and seriously look at a set of 3-3 because I think they are real close to fitting into your budget and definatly the 2 series will cost less than what you have to spend. if you are in the 500 range or less look at the 940 they have been a good improvement for me.
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Your really comparing 2 different animals.
First you need to decide what you want ride on the fly adjustment/height adjustment? If so go with an air shock setup with on board compressor.
or
performance suspension that will improve handling and in most cases improve the comfort of the ride. examples are Ohlins, Terryycable, Works, Progressive 440 or 940
if 700.00 is your budget their is no rerason that you should not give Howard at Motor Cycle metal a call and seriously look at a set of 3-3 because I think they are real close to fitting into your budget and definatly the 2 series will cost less than what you have to spend. if you are in the 500 range or less look at the 940 they have been a good improvement for me.
First you need to decide what you want ride on the fly adjustment/height adjustment? If so go with an air shock setup with on board compressor.
or
performance suspension that will improve handling and in most cases improve the comfort of the ride. examples are Ohlins, Terryycable, Works, Progressive 440 or 940
if 700.00 is your budget their is no rerason that you should not give Howard at Motor Cycle metal a call and seriously look at a set of 3-3 because I think they are real close to fitting into your budget and definatly the 2 series will cost less than what you have to spend. if you are in the 500 range or less look at the 940 they have been a good improvement for me.
I see the Ohlins have lock rings, Thats past "tilt the bag adjust and go". I
m not lazy but would like it easier than needing the 2 wrenches to adjust my ride..
And another thing I am considering is the bagger brace. Not the progressive, I read it was outsourced to Tiawan. So if I went eith the 940's that would leave room for the brace..
I hate these decisions.. I need more money..
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Yes, air pressure can be adjusted on the fly but pressure alone does not control shock rebound/ride quality. A buddy of mine has the Aldan system with 11 way adjustable rebound and has a much smoother ride. Called Arnott to ask about puchasing the Aldan's alone and it was $700.00+.
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Progressive 940's about 480-500 will drop you a inch . They have a good range of preload settings . 15-20 minutes to install not extra parts or anything else to mess with.
Well made. and built for the bike not your car.
Well made. and built for the bike not your car.
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I don't recommend running with 0 psi as that is a very harsh ride, almost feels like a hard tail, but works well to lower the bike if on uneven ground with center of gravity. It looks cool slammed down sitting in a parking lot.
I mostly use it to adjust for load and road conditions.
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I run the 160 E3 on the 07 as well. I opted for the 13" shocks and have no rubbing issues but have no experience with the 12" shocks.
I don't recommend running with 0 psi as that is a very harsh ride, almost feels like a hard tail, but works well to lower the bike if on uneven ground with center of gravity. It looks cool slammed down sitting in a parking lot.
I mostly use it to adjust for load and road conditions.
I don't recommend running with 0 psi as that is a very harsh ride, almost feels like a hard tail, but works well to lower the bike if on uneven ground with center of gravity. It looks cool slammed down sitting in a parking lot.
I mostly use it to adjust for load and road conditions.
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If I remember there is like 2.5" of travel between deflated and inflated. I normally run in 30-60 psi range and once I sit on it there is some compression of the bag. The Bilstein shocks are fairly stiff and that give of the bag makes for a nice cushion.
I went this way after I was able to look at a couple of different set ups and talking to a bunch of folks. If I was setting up a Dyna or FXR I would go a different route. Don't let me be the deciding factor, if we are lucky a bunch of others will chime in with their experiences.
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Chances are that you will never run with 100psi in the bags.
If I remember there is like 2.5" of travel between deflated and inflated. I normally run in 30-60 psi range and once I sit on it there is some compression of the bag. The Bilstein shocks are fairly stiff and that give of the bag makes for a nice cushion.
I went this way after I was able to look at a couple of different set ups and talking to a bunch of folks. If I was setting up a Dyna or FXR I would go a different route. Don't let me be the deciding factor, if we are lucky a bunch of others will chime in with their experiences.
If I remember there is like 2.5" of travel between deflated and inflated. I normally run in 30-60 psi range and once I sit on it there is some compression of the bag. The Bilstein shocks are fairly stiff and that give of the bag makes for a nice cushion.
I went this way after I was able to look at a couple of different set ups and talking to a bunch of folks. If I was setting up a Dyna or FXR I would go a different route. Don't let me be the deciding factor, if we are lucky a bunch of others will chime in with their experiences.
I know Bilstein is a quality shock. So I don't think I am settling with those.. But I cant do the 1100.00 for the better kit.. Although with what was stated about adjustment does make me lean towards the Ohlins or 940's.
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I am in the same delema, budget. but need new shocks i have heared the progressive 940's sit a little lower but work very well especially for 2 up riding which is what i do alot of so with my budget i am probally going that direction but the 440's have good reviews to