2010 SG - Progressive 944 wont work with lowering kit
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
2010 SG - Progressive 944 wont work with lowering kit
Hey folks,
Just finished installing a set of Progressive 944 shocks on my 2010 SG - WOW what an amazing ride compared to that stock junk HD puts out - Problem is...I had to remove my lowering kit because the bottom bell on the 944 makes contact with the lowering device and the holes wont line up - As mentioned the ride is night and day. I simply cannot go back to tippy toe riding again.
Anyone know of a good comparable shock that will work with the lowering kit? At this point I really don't care about cost, I want a comfortable ride with both feet on the ground - Thanks
PS - I already have the reach seat on the bike.
Just finished installing a set of Progressive 944 shocks on my 2010 SG - WOW what an amazing ride compared to that stock junk HD puts out - Problem is...I had to remove my lowering kit because the bottom bell on the 944 makes contact with the lowering device and the holes wont line up - As mentioned the ride is night and day. I simply cannot go back to tippy toe riding again.
Anyone know of a good comparable shock that will work with the lowering kit? At this point I really don't care about cost, I want a comfortable ride with both feet on the ground - Thanks
PS - I already have the reach seat on the bike.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
Likes: 41
From: So Cal
Get rid of the lowering kit and buy the correct length shock for your needs.
The 944 are a 444 shock that is 13" and designed to have an initial 1" of sag so they sit with the bike at 12" like a stock SG or RGC but have the overall and up travel of a 13" shock.
If you want to be a little lower than your stock 12" SG shocks go with a set of 11 or 11.5 444 and you will have the same basic shock as the 944 if you like the ride, but you will loose a little overall travel
The 944 are a 444 shock that is 13" and designed to have an initial 1" of sag so they sit with the bike at 12" like a stock SG or RGC but have the overall and up travel of a 13" shock.
If you want to be a little lower than your stock 12" SG shocks go with a set of 11 or 11.5 444 and you will have the same basic shock as the 944 if you like the ride, but you will loose a little overall travel
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Get rid of the lowering kit and buy the correct length shock for your needs.
The 944 are a 444 shock that is 13" and designed to have an initial 1" of sag so they sit with the bike at 12" like a stock SG or RGC but have the overall and up travel of a 13" shock.
If you want to be a little lower than your stock 12" SG shocks go with a set of 11 or 11.5 444 and you will have the same basic shock as the 944 if you like the ride, but you will loose a little overall travel
The 944 are a 444 shock that is 13" and designed to have an initial 1" of sag so they sit with the bike at 12" like a stock SG or RGC but have the overall and up travel of a 13" shock.
If you want to be a little lower than your stock 12" SG shocks go with a set of 11 or 11.5 444 and you will have the same basic shock as the 944 if you like the ride, but you will loose a little overall travel
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
Just saying that if you had used the search feature on the forum, there are many posts about that same issue that would have saved you time & money.....BUT, I did ask a similar question months back about the LA Lowering Kit and aftermarket shocks and was given bad advice which cost me time & money.....Why did I post this????????????
Hey folks,
Just finished installing a set of Progressive 944 shocks on my 2010 SG - WOW what an amazing ride compared to that stock junk HD puts out - Problem is...I had to remove my lowering kit because the bottom bell on the 944 makes contact with the lowering device and the holes wont line up - As mentioned the ride is night and day. I simply cannot go back to tippy toe riding again.
Anyone know of a good comparable shock that will work with the lowering kit? At this point I really don't care about cost, I want a comfortable ride with both feet on the ground - Thanks
PS - I already have the reach seat on the bike.
Just finished installing a set of Progressive 944 shocks on my 2010 SG - WOW what an amazing ride compared to that stock junk HD puts out - Problem is...I had to remove my lowering kit because the bottom bell on the 944 makes contact with the lowering device and the holes wont line up - As mentioned the ride is night and day. I simply cannot go back to tippy toe riding again.
Anyone know of a good comparable shock that will work with the lowering kit? At this point I really don't care about cost, I want a comfortable ride with both feet on the ground - Thanks
PS - I already have the reach seat on the bike.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
