progressive 944 shocks
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
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I weigh 225lbs and will be purchasing HD springs. I ride 2-up 70-80% of the time. I had HD springs in the 440's on my Dyna and they rode great compared to stock. On a touring bike, with 2-up load, bags full of purse, hair dryer and all the other BS... I would definitely recommend HD, and that's what I'll be purchasing when I pick up the 944's.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 148
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From: Florida
I have them set with the least pre load they can do. Not sure if there is any sag, surely not 1" worth with just me on it.
When my wife was on board with the old lowered air shocks we bottomed out all the time. Had those pumped up to 50 psi even.
I'm going to leave the 944's set at the minimum and get the wife out for a ride this weekend I hope. If things ride nicely then I would say I'm good. Much rather have her happy then a soft ride for me.
I wish people would share how much weight and what settings they are using. The sag measurement thing is just confusing to me. Heck progressive could even put out a simple chart as a guideline.
When my wife was on board with the old lowered air shocks we bottomed out all the time. Had those pumped up to 50 psi even.
I'm going to leave the 944's set at the minimum and get the wife out for a ride this weekend I hope. If things ride nicely then I would say I'm good. Much rather have her happy then a soft ride for me.
I wish people would share how much weight and what settings they are using. The sag measurement thing is just confusing to me. Heck progressive could even put out a simple chart as a guideline.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,399
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From: Seabrook, NH
I've called Ohlins and Progressive on multiple occasions. Progressive never once picked up no matter how long I remained on hold. Ohlins on the other answered every time. I had pretty much decided on Progressive at one point but that decision has changed ultimately because of the customer support.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,005
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From: Alabama
We ride two up about 75% of the time. The wife has a bad back and she is completely satisfied with the ride of the HD 940's.
She says there is no comparison to the ride now vs the stock air shocks. I am at 225# and she is about 160# (Don't tell her I said that).
I think the preload is at about 1-2 turns down, not much preload at all. I wonder sometimes if i could get by with the std springs, but as long as she's happy I'm happy.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Long Island, New York
I have the 944 HD on my Road Glide. Between the wife and I probably getting close to 380#'s. I love them, way better than stock plus I am lowered on inch.
For those asking, I set them at the first "notch" for solo, around town riding. Going away with gear I go to the second "notch". That is with the above mentioned weight plus a full tour pack and rack bag. Probably 12k on those shocks, zero complaints. Upgrade the front while you are at it for a completely different ride over stock.
For those asking, I set them at the first "notch" for solo, around town riding. Going away with gear I go to the second "notch". That is with the above mentioned weight plus a full tour pack and rack bag. Probably 12k on those shocks, zero complaints. Upgrade the front while you are at it for a completely different ride over stock.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 395
Likes: 11
From: Oklahoma
I'm running the 444's. Combined weight is roughly 380 lbs. I have the preload set at the second mark with the HD springs. Works great for us so far. Like others have said though, anything is an improvement over the stock air shocks.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
From: Florida
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.
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