New works shocks >>> I like em!!!!!

Cliff · Wed 16, Jun 2010, 20:53:18

Got my new works shocks installed and what an improvement. Now I have progressive 440's I don't need. The 550's didn't work out for me>>> I am a bit large and the ride from the 440's wasn't comfortable but the works shocks ride very good. Happy choice for me. I think Jabba was on the fence on whether or not to order these,, I say do it!!!

eric in md · Thu 17, Jun 2010, 05:01:42

what kind ? and number did you get?

Cliff · Thu 17, Jun 2010, 05:56:47

Quote from: eric in md on Thu 17, Jun 2010, 05:01:42
what kind ? and number did you get?

13" Steel trackers DRS with ARS. when ordering they ask about the weights of you and your passenger along with the percentage of time you ride 2 up and how much cargo weith you carry when packed up for a trip. They use this info for custom spring and valve setup.

http://www.worksperformance.com/html/street_twin_steel_trackers_drs_ars.html

I now have an un-needed used pair of Progressive 440's (they have shims from progressive to add an additional 20 percent preload they can be easily removed in need be) if anyone is interested in making an offer. I could ship them to Michigan for Inzane, I am shipping my anti snore machine (cpap) and cold add these to the box for a small increase in shipping cost. We could share the cost of shipping and the shocks could be installed during Inzane >>> I also have the shock tool ($36) that is sold by progressive.

Jabba · Thu 17, Jun 2010, 06:27:48

Glad you dig them Cliff.

I think I want them... but I have not scraped up the $550 yet.

How long did it take to get them?

Jabba

Cliff · Thu 17, Jun 2010, 06:59:33

Quote from: Jabba on Thu 17, Jun 2010, 06:27:48
Glad you dig them Cliff.

I think I want them... but I have not scraped up the $550 yet.

How long did it take to get them?

Jabba

Took about 2 weeks from telephone order to arrival here in New Hampshire. This isn't gods country but it is gods vacation spot

Jabba · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 09:44:23

Well Cliff. I just ordered mine on your recommendation.

I opted for the street tracker. They have the billet body, with the threaded adjustable pre-load option, as well as the ARS cup for adjusting the crossover point on the dual rate springs.

I told them I needed them by July 14th. for a July 16th ride.

Holy CRAP!!! $700.

Jabba

Cliff · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 11:07:53

Quote from: Jabba on Fri 18, Jun 2010, 09:44:23
Well Cliff. I just ordered mine on your recommendation.

I opted for the street tracker. They have the billet body, with the threaded adjustable pre-load option, as well as the ARS cup for adjusting the crossover point on the dual rate springs.

I told them I needed them by July 14th. for a July 16th ride.

Holy CRAP!!! $700.

Jabba

Are you certain about the TPL and ARS combination?? I don't see it listed as an option (list pasted bellow)

Street Trackers -w- SRS & Tpl

Street Trackers -w- Chrome SRS Springs & Tpl

Street Trackers -w- Chrome SRS Springs & Appearance Cups

Street Trackers -w- DRS & Tpl

Street Trackers -w- Chrome DRS Springs & Tpl

Street Trackers -w- Chrome DRS Springs & ARS

Street Trackers -w- Air Adj

Jabba · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 12:40:18

The guy told me I could add TPL to the steel trackers for $50 upcharge... or just go with the STreet trackers for $90 up charge. So I got the pretty ones for essentially $40 more.

Yeah, I am pretty sure.

Did you order online or CALL them?
I called them and ordered over the telephone.

Jabba

Cliff · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 14:35:10

Quote from: Jabba on Fri 18, Jun 2010, 12:40:18
The guy told me I could add TPL to the steel trackers for $50 upcharge... or just go with the STreet trackers for $90 up charge. So I got the pretty ones for essentially $40 more.

Yeah, I am pretty sure.

Did you order online or CALL them?
I called them and ordered over the telephone.

Jabba

I placed the order on the telephone> that way I was able to ask questions. Functionaly other than the tpl the street trackers you ordered should work as well/same as the steel trackers > I think you'll like them!

Jabba · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 16:21:36

Right... the only difference is the LOOK and the fact that they have the threaded preload adjuster as a stock feature which is a $50 adder for the steel tracker. Once I got within $40 of the cost, I figured What the HELL right?

Jabba

jimprojectmgr · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 19:55:02

Yep, same here. Ordered the Street Trackers earlier this week. My wife has been complaining about the rough ride and she has actually lifted off the seat a couple times. Just remember- When mamas happy, everybodies happy. She said order the shocks. They are spendy, but she is worth it.

Now, if I can just get the front shocks changed out soon.
Jim

Don07tncav · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 20:02:40

I've had a set of Works for several months now. Best shocks on the fat lady yet.

Jabba · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 20:11:29

Quote from: jimprojectmgr on Fri 18, Jun 2010, 19:55:02
They are spendy, but she is worth it.
Jim

Uh... she the wife or she the Fat Lady? I woulf think the answer to both those questions is yes.

You know... I already bought an IS for the wife's benefit. Now I gotta buy MORE motorcycyle stuff! Man... that woman is SUCH a demanding broad!

All i know is... when I sell the IS... I am keeping the shocks...

Jabba

sandy · Fri 18, Jun 2010, 20:52:09

I just had these rebuilt after several years of riding. It took over a month for a rebuild.

Jabba · Sat 19, Jun 2010, 08:49:08

If the month was February, and you live where I live... no problem!!

jabba

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