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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Chunker
At Thunder Beach in Panama City Beach this spring I talked with the progressive rep there and he said the 940's work best with the EG with the added weight of the tourpak. I put them on last fall and have no regrets at all
Did you get same length as stock shocks or shorter 1". How is with space under fender does tire touch fender on bumps or holes when you ride.
tnx.
what is the price?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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I also weigh in at 180 lbs. And i ride solo 90% of the time. I went with the stock length 12" on the street glide.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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Putting 11 1/2 inch 440 HD on my streetglide,
good to hear positive reports
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by trout31
Had stock shocks on my 08RK since when I bought it new. Didnt have too many complaints. Last week (~27K) left shock started to leak badly. Replacement time. Shopped and read alot. Finally settled for Progressive 412s with standard springs. Bought them from DirectHarleyParts.com. Great folks there and best price I could find with free shipping. Went with 12.5 inch which is only 1/2 inch less than stock. It was a compromise. Would have liked to go all the way down to the 12 inch SG length but was afraid I would regret it if I lost too much lean angle. Would have really preferred 440s or 940s but they cost twice as much or more.
First ride ~200 miles today. Two up (~300lbs total), and book air pressures in tires. Here is what I think: Tried click one and click two. For now, settled on click three (of five). Ride quality seems a bit better than stock but I am not sure if it really is or I just wanted it to be. Was on roads where the bumps and ridges are well known to me. I think it is a bit smoother and less jarring. But not dramatically so. May try click #4 next time. The 1/2 inch lowering is noticable and welcomed. (I am 5'7"). I was able to flat foot before but the extra little 1/2 inch is nice. Wonder if I should have went the full inch. I think if I could have justified the double cost I would have gone 440 or 940 for sure. But for what I paid I am reasonable happy but not seeing giant improvement. Except it is important to note that they are not leaking
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Ohlins.......Worth every penny and Howard at Motorcycle Metal will hook you up. Glad I didn't waste my money on Progressives first. These are the best riding shocks!
 
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