Time for some new shocks....

[Stanley Steamer]

I ride alone 99% of the time...I've only had to ride folks on the back of the bike a few times.....I do pack the trunk on the I/S full when I go on a long ride, just not the same thing as having a passenger on the back.....

I was wondering if the Progressive 412HD's would work ok instead of the pricier 440's??......and I can't remember if the OEM shocks are 12", 12.5", or 13" stock??....I hate to spend a lot more $$ for something that won't help me.....anything would beat the OEM's I have now with 84,000 miles on them......

I'm thinking that I also need to change out the two timing belts for piece of mind.....

[valkyriemc]

Have you tried adjusting the original Interstate shocks up? Or if that doesnt pan out look for some low miliage take offs. Those shocks have a good record in my book. Also double check your shock bushings top and bottom if you havent already. G/L

[hubcapsc]

Yes... check your bushings, if you haven't ever changed them out, I'm sure they're wore slap out,
and it is an easy fix.

I have 13" HD 440's, I like them... not so much before I got the HD springs.

People really like Works Performance shocks, I find myself wishing I had tried them, that's what
you should get  ...

You ride plenty fast, and in the mountains, you need good action, not just a lack of bottoming out.

Here's some old threads about 412s...


http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,19690.0.html

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,8923.0.html

-Mike

[Stanley Steamer]

Have you tried adjusting the original Interstate shocks up? Or if that doesnt pan out look for some low miliage take offs. Those shocks have a good record in my book. Also double check your shock bushings top and bottom if you havent already. G/L

I've replaced the shock bushings at least once......I'm not really saying that there is a problem with the OEM's......just that new shocks should ride better than the old ones that are 11 yrs old and have 80,000+ miles on them......

Maybe it's like not knowing how much BETTER a new mattress is compared to the old one after the fact??.....

[Tropic traveler]

Stanley, my stockers were shot right at the same mileage as yours. Set on 5 and they still were mushy. 

[Stanley Steamer]

Stanley, my stockers were shot right at the same mileage as yours. Set on 5 and they still were mushy. 

I haven't really noticed a "mushy" ride....I think I'm going to need some new ones just to know if the OLD ones are loose......

I did have Progressives put in the front a few years ago....with a 15W oil.....I liked the stiffer front end after that...it made hard stops much better without the nose dive!....

[GOOSE]

STOCK SHOCK HEIGHT IS 13 INCHES.  STOCK  SHOCK BUSHINGS ARE WORN OUT AT 11-12 THOUSAND MILES.  BUY YOURSELF A PAIR OF STOCK BUSHINGS FOR THE BOTTOM, AN ORDER YOURSELF A SET OF POLYURATHANE BUSHINGS FOR THE TOP FROM DARREL AT XF6-CUSTOM.COM.  I USE THE BUSHINGS THAT HE MADE, AND PERSONALLY THEY ARE AWSOME.