Who has the best price on 944s....?

 

Check easternpc

 

LOL...bet you have more than that invested in those cams, PCV, and pipes. To me the cost is worth the improvement in ride, what good is the power we add if the ride sucks! Not saying your progressive setup sucks, but I can tell you the Phlin's are worth every cent IMHO.

To the OP, I was in the same boat as you, wife has a bad disk, no surgery yet but the stock setup was killing her. I decided to invest in the best to take care of that issue so she would be happy.

 

I went with the progressive 444, which is the same shock internally.

Of course I went with the twelve inch version to match the stock setup on my FLHX.

Install was a snap and the ride is greatly improved over the stock air shock. I should mention I went with the standard spring rate.

The only complaint I have is now the front shocks feel like crap, which I did not notice until I **** canned the air shocks. I must have been focusing too much in the backs.

This winter the mono tubes are #1 priorty

 

I have been very happy with the 944's. The ride is firmer than stock but I would not describe them as being harsh.

 

You may want to try a Road Zepplin seat. My wife loves ours. It isn't too stylish but does absorb the bumps.

 

So what is it you find most changed in ride quality from stock to say a decent quality aftermarket shock like the 444 or 944? I am really curious because the current setup on my 09 FLHR is simply jarring, especially two up. I have played with the air settings up and down around the manuals recommended settings but it's always a buckboard over small expansions and road heaves. Very unpleasant. Which, if I am reading correctly, seems to be the norm.

There is another thread running here that says changing the shock oil on the stock air shock has some dramatic impact as well. Any have that as a point of reference as well?

Lastly, when you buy do you measure the same as stock for a replacement?

 

I feel for the money, I'm very happy with my 944's.

 

First test ride complete. I'm 200 lbs. One clip in the monotubes, rear 944 standard spring no preload. A very nice smooth ride, small holes don't really notice, larger ones are handled so much better then stock. I'm happy.

 

I'm going 944 this winter------I've read and monitored millions of threads on shocks that are better than 944..........and um....I'm going with 944. I've seen enuf people happy with them. I'll admit that I've seen most people happy with Ohlins---so, my comment wasn't meant to say otherwise. I've, personally, just found the 944 comments to be enuf for me.