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Bronxboy
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« on: July 03, 2014, 10:04:49 PM » |
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I have a 1998 Tourer, and I am changing out the shocks. What is the best for our bikes? I am also doing the fork springs as well. I see a lot of progressive shocks on Valks, are these a good choice?
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2014, 11:24:52 AM » |
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They work on my interstate. I have the front springs and the 440's 13in on the rear. 440's have been dropped from the progressive line though.
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rhinor61
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2014, 08:19:38 AM » |
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hello BronxBoy.
Last summer I had to replace my progressive 412 and did some research..
On my 1998 Tourer I went with the HD Progressive Suspension 444-4233B Black 12.5".
Black shocks were less expensive, plus your really dont see them behind the saddlebags.
Supplied with the shocks are the correct diameter bolt inserts... They fit perfectly, and I run them on the 1st set of threads, since they screw up or down.
They down have specific position settings.
The Progressive 440 were manufacture by Edelbrock for Progressive, and since broke off, progressive designed the 444 as a replacement...
J.
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John
Northern California
1998 Valkyrie Tourer Black/jade
VRCC #28001
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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2014, 08:26:20 AM » |
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Slapped some HD 13" 444's on my 97 Tourer. Love the suspension and handling characteristics!
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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sandy
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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2014, 08:44:24 AM » |
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Another choice is www.worksperformance.com. ... A bit pricier but are custom designed for your weight and riding style. If you like better handling, keep the 13" length. |
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Bronxboy
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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2014, 10:57:21 AM » |
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Is that HD/Harley or Heavy Duty?  And where did u get them at? Black is fine as I am powder coating my wheels and fork tubes black as well. |
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rhinor61
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« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2014, 11:22:06 AM » |
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B... sorry it HeavyDuty, cause I am over 275# and ride 2 up from time to time. I bought them from Progressive Suspensions thru Amazon Prime.. http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Suspension-444-4233B-Standard-Riders/dp/B007GRH5JO Compared to what I was riding on.. even with new bushings.. I love this bike even more with the new tires... J. |
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John
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Pappy!
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« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2014, 03:24:21 PM » |
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I run shorter 11.5" Progressives on mine. Solo most of the time but even when I have had a gal on the back they never bottomed on the smooth roads we have.
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Bronxboy
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2014, 04:09:56 PM » |
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I am running a Darkside rear tire, will this be an issue?
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Valkorado
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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2014, 04:30:30 PM » |
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I am running a Darkside rear tire, will this be an issue?
Nope. But as said sick with stock (13") height. |
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