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« on: October 15, 2015, 09:01:46 PM »
Found I couldn't turn the top collar w/o a tool and then don't want to ding the paint.  So I found this strap wrench at Ace hardware.  Came as a pair with a bigger one.  Around $15.  Works well & no damage to the paint.  Now kept in my toolkit.  Oh, for scale, on the other end that's a bottle opener.  Gotta be able to open my beer while I'm adjusting my shocks...
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2015, 09:33:12 AM »
Thanks for the tip Mark. I just put my new 444's on just before the roundup and one of those will come in handy.
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2015, 10:04:18 AM »
Which P/N and spring rate is everyone going with for the 444s? These will be used on a Tourer with an I/S trunk installed...about 440lbs of rider, co-rider and full luggage load at times. Take around 200 off that if it's just me running errands or cruising around the area.
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2015, 11:14:36 AM »
All the way up, or least amount of preload.  I have a tourer GL1500CT.

My 444's are HD, 12.5's or 1/2 inch shorter than stock.  I'm 190 lbs wet, ride two up 20% of the time.

When two-up, the HD shine.  When one-up, the HDs are stiffer than most would like yet I appreciate the sportier aggressive feel &  stability.
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2015, 07:02:01 AM »
OK, just to confirm here ... the Progressive 444's will fit on my IS with no mods? I believe there was a previous post suggesting this is the case. Progressive doesn't recommend. I threw some 412 -13" on earlier this year and am not happy with them ... too soft on heaviest setting for 2 up riding. Thx.
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2015, 07:13:50 AM »
Quote from: MarkT on October 15, 2015, 09:01:46 PM
Found I couldn't turn the top collar w/o a tool and then don't want to ding the paint.  So I found this strap wrench at Ace hardware.  Came as a pair with a bigger one.  Around $15.  Works well & no damage to the paint.  Now kept in my toolkit.  Oh, for scale, on the other end that's a bottle opener.  Gotta be able to open my beer while I'm adjusting my shocks...






Works great to adjust the shocks and I use it for an oil filter wrench too.
Mine doesn't have an opener though.
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« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2015, 10:11:17 AM »
That's what I use and maybe the same brand.  cooldude
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« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2015, 05:00:07 PM »
Quote from: saddlesore on October 17, 2015, 07:13:50 AM
Quote from: MarkT on October 15, 2015, 09:01:46 PM
Found I couldn't turn the top collar w/o a tool and then don't want to ding the paint.  So I found this strap wrench at Ace hardware.  Came as a pair with a bigger one.  Around $15.  Works well & no damage to the paint.  Now kept in my toolkit.  Oh, for scale, on the other end that's a bottle opener.  Gotta be able to open my beer while I'm adjusting my shocks...





Works great to adjust the shocks and I use it for an oil filter wrench too.
Mine doesn't have an opener though.


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