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« on: May 08, 2010, 02:17:06 PM » |
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What is the most firm adjustment for the 440HD Progressive shock? The one on the right in this picture ( that reads "full preload applied") is how I have mine adjusted. I want the stiffest ride possible. I am a heavy weight...  http://www.progressivesuspension.com/tech/preload.htmlHay  Jimmyt |
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Wildman
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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2010, 02:48:31 PM » |
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The heaviest preload is as they show in the picture.
Fully clockwise as you look at it from the top.
When it stops turning back off a little bit or it will be hard to get it turning the other way after sitting bond up for a while. A little lube doesn't hurt either.
I use a spray of chain lube that penetrates and then thickens and stays in the threads.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 03:09:27 PM » |
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And they don't use a panner wrench to adjust, use a rubber strap wrench if needed and follow the advice given on the other post re. some lube. On the ones I had I ran them all the way soft first and made a mark on the stationary top by the eye, and a corresponding mark on the top cap that you actually adjust. Made a couple marks 180 deg. apart, that gives you some reference for adjusting them and lets you know when you have both sides set about the same.
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Valker
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2010, 05:11:46 PM » |
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I run mine on the softest (one line showing) when I am riding single with an average load. I weigh 315. When I carry a passenger (family members usually) they tend to weigh over 200. I will only raise them to the max when I have one of them plus a load.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2010, 07:54:41 PM » |
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Same here Valker. Weights about the same, but mine are on the highest setting, 4 rings showing, and on bumps, we still bottom out riding 2 up.  I don't know what to do now. I sent these in to have the HD springs put on them and that didn't help. hmmm...... Hay Jimmyt |
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Valkflyer
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2010, 09:41:17 PM » |
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Same here Valker. Weights about the same, but mine are on the highest setting, 4 rings showing, and on bumps, we still bottom out riding 2 up.
I don't know what to do now.
Are you running stock fork springs? I would bet that you are......You should consider something far heavier on the front, talk with the Progressive Techs. Front and rear springs compliment one and other, and in order for either to work properly they must be balanced with the former. You can find the progressive web site on line, just give them a call.
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2010, 03:05:10 AM » |
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I ran mine at 3 rings showing and still bottomed out when two up, but it took a pretty good bump to do it. Ran them up to max but problem still there. At max it was too stiff while riding solo so I backed them back to 3 rings and try and avoid bad roads. Also I ran them up tight and like to never got them to adjust back down had to remove the top mounting bolt and slip an oil filter wrench with a rubber liner over the shock and remount the top to the bike to break the suckers loose.
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Valker
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« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2010, 07:18:50 AM » |
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There is an itty-bitty label on my springs which tell the strength. Do you have one of these? I may go try to find it and post what it says. I'm surprised by this thread because with 550 lbs of passengers and almost 100 lbs of gear (Yes, I know the GVWR) on max preload, I have never bottomed with the HD springs. I run a 205/55 HydroEdge, a Dunlop rear on the front, and stock fork springs.
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Wildman
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« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2010, 08:19:07 AM » |
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Hayhauler
From your picture you are on an IS.
I'm on a standard (Far easier access to the shocks on the standard).
I live in Vermont, the roads are not in the best condition, frost heavs, bumps etc.
I run my Progressive 440 HDs at minimum (top cap (spring adjust) is all the way loose till it stops). I can still bottom, but rarely.
I weight 240 lbs. the wife won't say but the weight is up there.
When I ride two up the top cap is all the way tight to the stop.
When I ride two up I ride less aggresively and I bottom a little more often.
Even on the standard the adjustment is a pain in the back side to go from one extreme to the other on the adjustment.
If you can put up with a bottoming now and then I don't think you can get a more comforable ride.
If you don't like the bottoming and want more adjustment I'd try the Progressive 416 air shock. eaier to adjust and may not bottom as easily.
If I was buying shocks again I'd try the 416s.
Some one on this board has probably owned both types of shocks.
Tell us how they compair.
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