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New bagger shocks or suck it up

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Red Rider, Feb 28, 2008.

  1. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

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    I'm thinking about spending the $$ and getting the Progressive shocks for my 'King. I have the air adjustables now and they aren't bad but they aren't great. Anyone have any experience with the Progressives or any other better-than-OEM shocks?
    Red Rider, Feb 28, 2008
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i have run progressiv's in the past on baggers.....i liked them....but i have not owned a roadking.................:)
    chucktx, Feb 28, 2008
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    Yeah, I was thinking of trying those on the old WG and I just know they should make the bike handle better......but it would be nice to hear what others that have em on think.
    bdfin, Feb 28, 2008
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    Yeah, I just did the Mono tubes in front and 12.5" Progressive 444's in back...Front end dive is good...front end feels firmer....The 444's feel good but I think I should have gone with the Heavy Duty springs...2nd setting with Flo on back and they were a little bouncy I've got it on 3rd now(1 left) and solo the ride is good but I haven't got a lot of miles on them and missed most of the pot holes....Even with a fat bastard like me on the standard springs I find them better than the stockers...
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    I have the Progressive Suspension lowering kit in my front end and they are very good. Very stable and stiffer than the stock Harley springs.
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    I put the Progressive air adjustables on my SG for comfort. They have more travel than stock SG shocks and don't have to have so much pressure to keep from bottoming with my 260 on the bike. Happy with them
    charlie46, Aug 10, 2014
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