Anyone used the Progressive Air Dragger Shocks?
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Anyone used the Progressive Air Dragger Shocks?
Trying to decide on two bikes that are too tall for me...
Has anyone used the progressive Air Dragger shocks?
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...dragger-shocks
I need a shock I can lower or raise based on 2-up riding.
Deciding between trading my 2014 Fatboy Lo for the Road King (prefer for looks, but it is a 4x4 for my vertically challenged behind) and the Street Glide special. (Lots of tech, but only 1" shorter...and need another inch out of it)
Thanks!
Has anyone used the progressive Air Dragger shocks?
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...dragger-shocks
I need a shock I can lower or raise based on 2-up riding.
Deciding between trading my 2014 Fatboy Lo for the Road King (prefer for looks, but it is a 4x4 for my vertically challenged behind) and the Street Glide special. (Lots of tech, but only 1" shorter...and need another inch out of it)
Thanks!
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There are lots of things we can do to make reaching terra firma more easy, but I would put using shorter shocks last, especially if you plan riding 2-up often. Our bikes are marginal on ride comfort with stock length shocks and I don't know of any air shocks that have damping as good as the better quality shocks. Buy the bike you like and ride it as it comes, just ensure you wear good quality riding boots with grippy soles.
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I'm vertically challenged as well, modified my bike to better fit me. New bars, new seat, 1.5 inch drop in rear, 1.5 inch drop in front, rides like a dream now! I came from a Softail, my Streetglide always felt a bit tippy and high centered in comparison. The front end drop had the biggest effect, now the front feels planted and slow speed handling is much improved. Good luck!
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OP, I have a 30" inseam. On my SG I am flatfooted with a JRI 13"B shock from Motorcycle metal. I have a sundowner seat AND in addition to the heels on the boots have added 1/4" sole & heel to boots.
If you have less inseam then a narrowed seat at front is needed to get your legs closer in addition to above.
while those air shocks do go up and down, unless they are automatic you can expect to come to a stop and tippy toe while you lower.
If you have less inseam then a narrowed seat at front is needed to get your legs closer in addition to above.
while those air shocks do go up and down, unless they are automatic you can expect to come to a stop and tippy toe while you lower.
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I actually ended up going with the arnott aldan shocks and am actually quite happy with them. I don't doubt it's true there are better performing shocks, but these do actually perform pretty well, and the ability to raise and drop the rear of my bike makes up for the lack of performance for me personally.
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Thanks everyone, the point of asking was to see if anyone had used them.
I am looking for a way to set the (potentially new) bike up quickly for 2-up and solo. When both of us are on the bike, it is fine. Alone, I am too short to hold the bike up comfortably.
Perhaps the "tripod" method of pivoting the bike and standing on one leg would work? Worst part is...another brand bagger works off of the showroom floor...and I don't want to explore that too deeply.
I am looking for a way to set the (potentially new) bike up quickly for 2-up and solo. When both of us are on the bike, it is fine. Alone, I am too short to hold the bike up comfortably.
Perhaps the "tripod" method of pivoting the bike and standing on one leg would work? Worst part is...another brand bagger works off of the showroom floor...and I don't want to explore that too deeply.
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