Progressive 412 shocks
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Replacing shocks is easier that changing the oil. I'm eye-balling those 444's. Seem to have superior valving and they are hand adjustable. Looks like they're about $650. Almost 3 times more expensive than the 412's.
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I sure did Stan. It was pretty simple. Remove the saddlebags. Jacked up the bike enough to remove the weight off the swingarm (rear tire just barely touching the ground). Bled air out of stock shocks. Removed air lines by depressing red keepers on shocks where air line attaches. Removed stock shocks (two bolts each, one on top and one on bottom) and air line off the bike and reattached the air lines to keep internals clean in case I wanted to reinstall (that won't be happening unless there's a warranty issue down the road). Btw, the Progressive's have a lifetime warranty. Also, make sure you keep the stock shocks upright as not to leak the oil that's in them out if you'll need them again.
Progressive's went on easy. Instructions are clear and well written. Setting the preload is simply turning the top half of the shock by hand after its installed. Was snug initially, but once it moved, it moved fine through the whole adjustment range.
I picked mine up through Amazon.com. I'm a "prime" member and knew if I didn't like the shocks I could return them no questions asked. Look for the ones that show prime. They are fulfilled by Amazon even if they're sold by another company.
Again, hope this helps,
Darryl
Progressive's went on easy. Instructions are clear and well written. Setting the preload is simply turning the top half of the shock by hand after its installed. Was snug initially, but once it moved, it moved fine through the whole adjustment range.
I picked mine up through Amazon.com. I'm a "prime" member and knew if I didn't like the shocks I could return them no questions asked. Look for the ones that show prime. They are fulfilled by Amazon even if they're sold by another company.
Again, hope this helps,
Darryl
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Well, one comparison:
Progressive: $220
Ohlin: $1200
As far as performance I've been asking this for a while and still can't get a straight answer. I'm just looking for a improvement over the stock shocks. Was going to replace the oil in the stockers but from what I'm reading it isn't much of a differrence.
Progressive: $220
Ohlin: $1200
As far as performance I've been asking this for a while and still can't get a straight answer. I'm just looking for a improvement over the stock shocks. Was going to replace the oil in the stockers but from what I'm reading it isn't much of a differrence.
For apples to apples compare the Progressive 977's to the Ohlins shocks.
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Just checked on Amazon, the 444 -4020b's are $444.25.
Just checked on Amazon, the 444 -4020b's are $444.25.
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I'm sorry I disagree. These are all features that may or may not be of interest to the owner. Performance is (to me anyways) how do the shocks compare side by side when ridden on the same terrain and installed on the same bike? Is there an appreciable difference in the ride? I keep waiting for the post that says: "Yea, I had the 412's and upgraded to the brand X and they were way better because..."
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Do yourself a favor and skip the 412's - had them for less than a month and couldnt believe how bad they were when riding 2 up (170lbs and wife 115lbs). They were 12" standard duty so maybe a heavy duty would be better but I was upset how many times they bottomed out cranked all the way up.
Wound up switching to the 444's and its no comparison. I dont even have to adjust them when riding with the wife or fully loaded. Definitely worth the extra $$$
Wound up switching to the 444's and its no comparison. I dont even have to adjust them when riding with the wife or fully loaded. Definitely worth the extra $$$