Looking to buy progressive shocks
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Looking to buy progressive shocks
I'm really looking to replace the stock air shocks on my SG but don't want to spend a fortune, so I was looking at the progressive 944 and I've had read mix reviews. Anybody here have them and any input on them. (Got my finger on the trigger) on these shock
I would probably would have to go with the HD spring since I'm 265lbs + 135
I would probably would have to go with the HD spring since I'm 265lbs + 135
Just a few recent topics on Progressive shocks. Should be able to find the info you're looking for in there.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...sive-944s.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...sive-444s.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...shock-oil.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...monotubes.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...sive-944s.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...sive-444s.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...shock-oil.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...monotubes.html
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Check out shocks by a company called Suspension Technologies. They are made to order and built based on your bike and weight. I have a set on a 2010 SG and it totally made my bike ride and handle much better. I went with the 13" shocks, which are an inch longer than stock, and was well worth it. It sits a little bit higher, but was one of the best mods I've done to this bike.
I'm done with anything Progressive at this point.
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Don't buy shocks in a box off the shelf! Buy them from someone who will advise you on a suitable shock and ensure they have appropriate springs for you. I agree with the Howard suggestion - being another customer. Buy shocks once and get them right!
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For the money I did the Harley Premium adjustable (non-air version), even though I wanted something better (too many $$$$$$). Quite an improvement although a little on the stiff side. For an Ultra, they are the 13" version.
You likely have 12" shocks. 13" is an option if you're bottoming or a lot of 2-up riding.
You likely have 12" shocks. 13" is an option if you're bottoming or a lot of 2-up riding.
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Have them on my bike and love them, have put them on a number of my customers bikes and they too really like them. I personally think they are a great shock. try eastern performance for good prices
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I'm really looking to replace the stock air shocks on my SG but don't want to spend a fortune, so I was looking at the progressive 944 and I've had read mix reviews. Anybody here have them and any input on them. (Got my finger on the trigger) on these shock
I would probably would have to go with the HD spring since I'm 265lbs + 135
I would probably would have to go with the HD spring since I'm 265lbs + 135
Type in 944 into the search function and you may even find a barely used set for sale.
progressive 444's or 944's hd spring. I went with 444's and monotubes for the front, and have less $$ in it then just the rear JRI's or Ohlins rears, not saying these aren't great shocks but OP said he didn't want to spend a fortune, and the progressives made the ride so much better. progressive 444/944= $450-$525, JRI/Ohlins= $800+