Pro-Action Suspension producing HD Touring Shocks

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Mar 1, 2015 | 03:28 PM

#21

FinalShot

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From: Fort Worth

These sure do look easier than Ohlins to do the initial setup and is a plus you can change the preload easier.

Mar 2, 2015 | 12:38 PM

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VRADMAN

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The only riding I got to do was in SC where the roads are in pretty good shape. When I got the bike back here to PA in October, the riding season was pretty much over. She road 1 up and we rode 2 up while in Myrtle Beach. I found that running the bleeder adjustment so that the shock was soft on compression and quick on rebound seemed to offer the smoothest ride without bottoming. The nice part was we were able to find a spring pre-load adjustment that worked for 1 up or 2 up without having to make any further adjustments, however, spring pre-load adjustment is quick and easy once you get the saddlebag out of the way. George will likely setup the shocks with softer spring on one side and a stiffer on the other depending upon your weight and style of riding. So if you want to experiment with spring pre-load, you typically only have to adjust one side. I will be happy to report further once the snow melts and roads get cleaned up, but I'm afraid that might be like May. Hopefully some of this info was helpful for those that are interested.

Mar 2, 2015 | 12:49 PM

#23

Bmusg

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Sorry if I missed it but what shocks did you have on the bike before the Pro-Actions.

Mar 2, 2015 | 03:05 PM

#24

Big Money

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Just ordered a set from DJ this morning. Super great guys, went over every detail of shocks. Spent 2 years developing them, then sent them out for various people for testing and tweaking for a year.

Mar 3, 2015 | 07:57 AM

#25

VRADMAN

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I tried a cheap set of Progressive 412's and you get what you pay for. Like throwing $225.00 in the trash. I had a set of Ohlin 2-2 on my Street Glide for a while and decided to go with Arnott Air Ride for the look. I sold the Ohlins with less than a 1,000 miles on them to a forum member. Not much time on the Ohlins and they seemed like a good performing shock.

Apr 13, 2015 | 04:35 PM

#26

FinalShot

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George has thus far been great to deal with. I talked to him on Friday and my shocks should be shipping out today. I'm looking forward to them. I'll do a write up when I get them installed.

Apr 16, 2015 | 12:42 PM

#27

navigator

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From: Houston, Texas

Great Product and Great Customer Support

I ordered a set for my 2015 CVO Roadglide in 13”. George at Pro-Action is a great guy and very knowledgeable about shocks, it has been his passion since the 70’s. If you have any questions or doubts, I highly encourage you to give him a call. I mounted the shocks myself just before the new bikes first road trip to Big Bend. If you have been out in West Texas, you know this is good proving ground for shocks as the road conditions are not the best. We ride two up most of the time and the true test of any good shock is the wife, and she loves the ride! No more harsh bumps, pogo sticking out of the seat or back jarring, as she says it is smooth and very comfortable even on these bad country roads. I like all of that , plus how they still deliver the comfort without losing the connection to the road. Once I got them dialed in to my preference they were very comfortable and very compliant. They kept the tire connected at all times without being harsh, skipping or bouncy….just what I was looking for. Very easy to install and adjust, once set you leave, forgot, and just enjoy the ride! Once you ride on a good pair of shocks, you will never own a bike without them and you will be pissed that your bike came with such factory crap. As far as customer service, product quality and performance, Pro-Action delivers on all accounts!!

Have two of my riding buddies who are also running the Pro-Actions and they approve of this message!

Last edited by navigator; Apr 16, 2015 at 01:10 PM.

May 4, 2016 | 01:15 PM

#28

db2

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From: East Palestine, Ohio

My two cents on ProAction bagger shocks

My wife & I ride two-up exclusively on our 2015 Street Glide Special and now have 3000 miles on a set of Pro-Action 13" Bagger shocks (1" longer than stock). Our combined weight is 350 pounds and we routinely take 2-300 mile day trips on country roads. We were so disappointed with the ride of the stock factory suspension that we considered selling the bike and buying another Indian Chieftain when the local Harley dealer recommended calling ProAction.
George saw us the next day at his Beaver Falls shop and installed a pair of shocks while we waited. They were an immediate improvement but after much evaluation, it is now better. We found that dual 140 lb springs with 5 clicks on the right, 2 clicks on the left, and 1/2" preload (spring length 7.5" with the bike lifted on a jack) works much better. The ride has been transformed from the factory jolting & rough to supple & controlled and the bike is much more enjoyable. We now take secondary country roads previously avoided and the suspension no longer bottoms out on potholes. George & DJ are easy to deal with; supplying different springs, guidance, and time getting my bike just right. They personally make these shocks in-house; from the shim stacks, nitrogen charge, oil filling, fitting springs, & every aspect of assembly, and are more than willingly to show the process.
I've had both Ohlins & Fox on previous bikes. Both are good shocks but not better than ProActions, and the personal service of ProAction is far better. If you have a question or a problem, the company owner, engineer, and assembly guy (all George Quay) is a phone call away. We put over 80,000 miles on our last Ultra and intend to ride this bike even further.