Progressive Suspension makes a decent shock.

 

Progressive 440

 

I have the 440's be carefull with your weight range when you order.

 

Why, scol?

I'm a lightweight (only 160 lbs and only ride solo) and have been looking at the Progressives to drop my bike an inch. In doing that, i'm conscious of the clearance issue with the fender, so if the shock is too soft, i won't go that route. I'd rather have a stiff ride than bottom out with the fender.

 

Now i feel like Chinese food.........

 

Ricor is a very good shock. As good as Ohlins. Not as pricey as a Ohlin. Here is a link to there web site.

Harley-Davidson

 

The prices aren't a bargain, but about normal.

Retail price is $889.49, we will be offering for a limited time discounted price of $629.99 for the pair.

$630 a pair with no compression or rebound adjustment, but valved and sprung for weight is a decent deal, but not killer.

I wouldn't even begin to compare them to Ohlins, in quality, adjustment or customer service.

Progressive 440's are $530 for the HD series.

 

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. What Dave said. Don't forget they are adjustable, at 160Lbs. I'd consider going to mid weight range you'll be able to adjust as needed with varying weight changes.

Heavy= 115-155
med= 90-130
Light= 75-120

That's per spring so double up on the weight range. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks guys. I love this site. :thumbsup:thumbsup

 

what the guy thats 180 and the gurlfriend thats 240 on the hoof.............

 

Then make sure the gas tank in the truck is full...........

 

If I were 160 pounds riding a bike at 70 MPH I'd be more concerned about flying off the thing than the shocks. Maybe a seat belt is in order.

What are your thoughts on the Progressive 420's vs. the 440's? I see the 420's are a lot cheaper and if riding solo most of the time is there any real advantage to spending the extra $$$

 

Progrssive 412's are the entry level shock. The 430's, 440's, 812, 940 and 970 offer more options and different applications.

412's are great shocks, if ordered for the right weight VS preload, when compared to stock shocks.

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/

I'm not aware of a 420, but there's a 422, which is a softail shock.

 

Yep, I was wrong. The 412's is what I was thinking about.

 

Progressives all the way. Bunch of different series to choose from if price is an issue

 

Be careful dropping the bike an in. if it's a XL1200L you could end up hitting the fender with your belt guard.

Did that and the guard broke.

 

There have been posts about lowering the front at the same time by replacing the springs. Also believe lowering the rear by an inch or more may require you to cut the fender like scol said (think it's also on the progressive site) so do some more research to be sure and look through the "suspension" area for more info. I'll probably change over to the progressive 412's sometime this year. I'm 240 and ride solo 99% of the time (no worries about wind blowing me off).

 

I have 412's on my '00 Wide Glide in the heavy duty version. I am 230ish and usually with them set up 2 notches on the preload it is a nice firm controllable ride. Even with my Wife and full bags I only need to set them up one more notch and we are set. For the $$, I have been really happy with them. Also recommend the progressive springs for the front forks. :thumbsup

 

i picked up a pair of 440 hd off craigs. i'm 210lb. these are 11", which dropped the rear of '05 1200c a bit.feel better than stock shocks for sure:USA:2guns

 

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