What shocks are best for pulling a trailer

[rickcorrigan]

Need some know how on what shocks to install for riding two up and pulling a trailer also does anyone have any experience with the progressive air shocks thanks ahead of time

[BonS]

Pulling a trailer only should add 20-40 weight to the rear of the bike. A passenger and "stuff" can add a lot more. Many have gone with Progressives or Works shocks. If you go with Progressives then many recommend getting the HD springs. If you have a Standard or Tourer then getting Interstate shocks will give you more spring. I don't have any experience with the air shocks.

[Gavin_Sons]

My stock interstate shocks work great.

[KSDragonRider]

My stock interstate shocks work great.

+1. 

[ValkyrieRider]

I have progressive air shocks on my valkyrie. HATE them. Have rebuild them once and will have to do it again. Just got back from a long trip with the wife pulling a trailer. The right side is leaking again. Started 3 days into a 12 day trip. Leaked all over my final drive. I thought it was the final drive leaking untill I pulled the boot down from the shock. I am gloing back to the stock. I will be putting my air shocks on ebay.

[rickcorrigan]

Thanks for the input guys and glad to get the feedback on the air shocks kept me from making a costly mistake

[Punisher]

I've used Progressive 412 (13 inch) on my Tourer and Progressive 440 (13 inch) with the HD springs on my Interstate.

The 412's did fine on the compress but rebound damping wasn't great.   The 440's were just not enough, even with full pre-load, on my Interstate when fully loaded and 2-up.  She always seemed to be squatting a bit in the rear.

Moved the 440's to my Tourer and they are great there.

Ordered a set of Works shocks from Dave @ http://www.xf6-custom.com/ (he has other bits for Valkyries too, check him out, nice guy) and have been very pleased with them.   Works shocks are custom built to spec for you.   They spring the shocks based on the weight you are expecting to carry on your bike.

They are quality made here in the USA and when I took'em out of the box I could tell right away these were great shocks.   They were perfect right out of the box, no added preload.  It raised the rear of my bike back level it never squats when fully loaded.   I've had others riding behind me comment on how everybody else's bike behaves on the road versus mine, how more stable mine is.

They are pricey no doubt but you get what you pay for in this case.

Don't remember if I have the Billet Trackers or the Street Trackers but Dave can help you figure out what is best for your application.

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

My shocks have the chrome springs and appearance cups on both ends.