Which Progressive...
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Shock should I go with to achieve a somewhat plusher ride on my 2010 SG? I do NOT want to lower the bike any as a) my inseam is 32" and I am TOTALLY flat-footed on it, b) I don't want to change the handling characteristics at ALL and c) I now have stretched bags and don't want to scrape 'em.
I just thought that the ride would be somewhat more forgiving on a $20,000 touring bike. It's not horrible but certainly not what I thought it would be.
I had the Softail 422's on my Night Train and trust Progressive to be the best suspension choice out there. Which one's would do the trick for me?
Thanks.
I just thought that the ride would be somewhat more forgiving on a $20,000 touring bike. It's not horrible but certainly not what I thought it would be.
I had the Softail 422's on my Night Train and trust Progressive to be the best suspension choice out there. Which one's would do the trick for me?
Thanks.
Road Warrior
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people need to learn to use the search feature!
+1 on calling howard at motorcycle metal and he can suggest the best suspension upgrades for your style of riding
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Shock should I go with to achieve a somewhat plusher ride on my 2010 SG? I do NOT want to lower the bike any as a) my inseam is 32" and I am TOTALLY flat-footed on it, b) I don't want to change the handling characteristics at ALL and c) I now have stretched bags and don't want to scrape 'em.
I just thought that the ride would be somewhat more forgiving on a $20,000 touring bike. It's not horrible but certainly not what I thought it would be.
I had the Softail 422's on my Night Train and trust Progressive to be the best suspension choice out there. Which one's would do the trick for me?
Thanks.
I just thought that the ride would be somewhat more forgiving on a $20,000 touring bike. It's not horrible but certainly not what I thought it would be.
I had the Softail 422's on my Night Train and trust Progressive to be the best suspension choice out there. Which one's would do the trick for me?
Thanks.
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I agree if the Progressive are in your budget the 940 or new model 944 are a good choice they are much better than stock and will allow you to have more travel without raising the bike. They have the travel of a 13' shock but sit at the hieght of a 12' shock. If your budget is bigger look at JRI or Ohlin they are a higher quality shock
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Really dude? And from a fellow Northern NJ-er? Thanks.
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412 HD Progressive. Beat the crap out of the "air-ride". 4080 is the one I used. Lowered to 12" and handles better. Road is better. Wife actually quit complaining so I say they worked.
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