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« on: May 24, 2018, 07:18:32 AM » |
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Got over 100k on fac shocks. Did put progressive springs in frt. awhile back. But now noticing more bounce with wife on bk. tc. So figured time for rear shocks. She loves the car tire for comfort. So dont want something to stiff. Any suggestions? also price wise?
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Gryphon Rider
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2000 Tourer
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2018, 07:21:27 AM » |
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I'm happy with the used Interstate shocks I put on my Tourer. Maybe replace them with new OEM? Is there anyone nearby with a low-mileage Interstate for you to compare shocks with?
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2018, 08:45:03 AM » |
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if I am not mistaken the OEM are unobtanium anymore only used
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2018, 08:52:35 AM » |
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Worksperformance.com builds shocks to your needs. Tell them the bike/weight and your weight for oneup and twoup riding. I love mine.
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98valk
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2018, 11:54:29 AM » |
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list your location might be local members with some in storage. I myself have 3 prs on the self.
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
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bill-jr
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2018, 04:42:19 AM » |
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Last time i looked at works i think they were no longer . . .
Progressive 444 hd mark T gave me the number of the ones he got and have done me well . .
( Fat man skinny wife towing a trailer lots)
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98valk
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2018, 07:35:08 AM » |
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and 416 air shocks, some like them best for comfort.
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2018, 07:36:41 AM » |
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Not to hi jack thread, but have been thinking of options on my I/S. Not that they are worn out but I am accustomed to the wing ride. Any good or bad reports on progressive air shocks? I see a comment on air came in as I sent this out.
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MarkT
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2018, 09:19:07 AM » |
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I have 416's on Deerslayer, have for nearly 20 years. I think they changed the number to 418 IIRC. Anyway, I don't recommend them except for solo riding. They don't have enough load capacity and no way to upgrade the springs, again IIRC. You can increase their compression rate by adding extra ATF fluid. I have a compressor on board so I can add or remove air while on the roll. They also need regular seal replacements. Done mine like 3 times now. Maybe because I often put lots of air in them - my compressor is a piston type, goes up to 135#. I would recommend 444's with the correct spring rate and length for your use. Yeah they are spendy. Worth it to me. I'm no lightweight and often pull trailers. Almost never haul a co-rider with the trailers but often w/o. I have no experience with Works Performance or other brands.
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« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2018, 05:11:45 PM » |
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I just put Progressive 412’s on my Interstate and like them. I now realize that I have to change the springs in the front because the new shocks highlight the harshness of the oem front springs. I have removed my trunk, weigh less than 200 pounds, and rarely have a sexond passenger, so I was told by Progressive’s tech support that I don’t weigh enough for the heavy duty shocks.
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Houdini
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« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2018, 06:59:36 PM » |
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I have 412 HD's on my IS and my standard, I am 200 pounds also and do ride two-up occasionally on the IS. Excellent shocks for the money.
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2018, 05:14:26 AM » |
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I installed Progressive 444 HD (heavy duty springs, not to be confused with that other brand of motorcycle) on my Tourer and have never looked back. I went with 12.5" versus stock 13" length. Don't let anyone tell you the 444's will not fit, they fit just fine.
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