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« on: January 29, 2012, 02:39:04 PM » |
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Who makes them?
Who has them?
Thought or opinions?
Thanks,
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2012, 03:02:31 PM » |
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Do a search on here for Progressive 416 shocks... I don't have any
experience with them... I think people like them...
-Mike
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Warlock
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« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2012, 03:58:25 PM » |
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Who makes them?
Who has them?
Thought or opinions?
Thanks,
I really like mine. I did have 440's and bought the 416's from a member here. Put a rebuild kit in them. I found they rode better than the 440's. I just solo my bike and took them off and put some 412's 12" ones. While I like the lowering of the bike and the looks of the 412's, the 416's kicks their butt. Also like the 416's cause they are easy to rebuild. They say the 416's isn't as strong as the 440's, but I believe they are. Anyway I do like the ride of the 416's. You can adjust air pressure depending on load. David |
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« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2012, 04:24:50 PM » |
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Thanks (scoot) . . . not ready to pull the trigger at the moment, just doing a little reconn at the moment. Currently running Works shocks, but they are eleven years old. Don't know if they need rebuilt, if they do, I might go with air . . . for the wife unit's ride quality. Thanks.
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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2012, 05:58:34 PM » |
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Thanks (scoot) . . . not ready to pull the trigger at the moment, just doing a little reconn at the moment. Currently running Works shocks, but they are eleven years old. Don't know if they need rebuilt, if they do, I might go with air . . . for the wife unit's ride quality. Thanks.
Have heard nothing but good things from the work shocks. David |
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Colin
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« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2012, 11:43:03 PM » |
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I have the 416's and like them as does SWMBO which is more important.
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2012, 10:09:31 PM » |
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I have had 440's for about 90,000 KM's and had one start leaking in Nova Scotia. I purchased a pair of 416's as I could get them the fastest. I rode about 12,000 more before I got the 440's back from Progressive. Workd very well for me riding solo @ 270lb. on a 2000 I/S. Very nice smooth ride.
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MarkT
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VRCC #437 "Form follows Function"
Colorado Front Range - elevation 2.005 km
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2012, 08:44:55 AM » |
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I've run 416's for a dozen years. With correct preload, very cushy ride. I have easy to set preload with onboard air and a gauge. I'll dial up the pressure when entering the twisties to stiffen the ride and reduce any pogo-stick effect. Also prior to running over a known big bump, then dial it back down. Can't control rebound, but that's true with most cruiser shocks. You can also increase the compression rate by adding more fluid - though their manual says specifically not to do that, their tech guy is the one who told me about it - and that works. That's useful if you need to carry more weight than they are intended for. It's also easy to replace the seals - I just did the seal on the right one again, they are holding air very well again.
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2012, 02:41:58 PM » |
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I've run 416's for a dozen years. With correct preload, very cushy ride. I have easy to set preload with onboard air and a gauge. I'll dial up the pressure when entering the twisties to stiffen the ride and reduce any pogo-stick effect. Also prior to running over a known big bump, then dial it back down. Can't control rebound, but that's true with most cruiser shocks. You can also increase the compression rate by adding more fluid - though their manual says specifically not to do that, their tech guy is the one who told me about it - and that works. That's useful if you need to carry more weight than they are intended for. It's also easy to replace the seals - I just did the seal on the right one again, they are holding air very well again.
Would like some info on your air system. I like the 416's and I think they are under rated. I'm running some 412's right now and will probably install the 416's again. I could tell a big difference when I changed them out. David |
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MarkT
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2012, 07:42:22 PM » |
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I've run 416's for a dozen years. With correct preload, very cushy ride. I have easy to set preload with onboard air and a gauge. I'll dial up the pressure when entering the twisties to stiffen the ride and reduce any pogo-stick effect. Also prior to running over a known big bump, then dial it back down. Can't control rebound, but that's true with most cruiser shocks. You can also increase the compression rate by adding more fluid - though their manual says specifically not to do that, their tech guy is the one who told me about it - and that works. That's useful if you need to carry more weight than they are intended for. It's also easy to replace the seals - I just did the seal on the right one again, they are holding air very well again.
Would like some info on your air system. I like the 416's and I think they are under rated. I'm running some 412's right now and will probably install the 416's again. I could tell a big difference when I changed them out. David    Note the Schrader valve on the 4-way plenum - if I carry the coiled hose that came with the kit, I can fill tires too. The Schrader valve wire-tired to the frame is provided by Progressive - their official way to fill the shocks; here it's backup.  Pressure gauge for the suspension:   The horn in the Hadley kit:  Replaced it with this Grover horn - much deeper, and I think louder too:  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2012, 06:34:33 AM » |
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I've run 416's for a dozen years. With correct preload, very cushy ride. I have easy to set preload with onboard air and a gauge. I'll dial up the pressure when entering the twisties to stiffen the ride and reduce any pogo-stick effect. Also prior to running over a known big bump, then dial it back down. Can't control rebound, but that's true with most cruiser shocks. You can also increase the compression rate by adding more fluid - though their manual says specifically not to do that, their tech guy is the one who told me about it - and that works. That's useful if you need to carry more weight than they are intended for. It's also easy to replace the seals - I just did the seal on the right one again, they are holding air very well again.
Would like some info on your air system. I like the 416's and I think they are under rated. I'm running some 412's right now and will probably install the 416's again. I could tell a big difference when I changed them out. David Note the Schrader valve on the 4-way plenum - if I carry the coiled hose that came with the kit, I can fill tires too. The Schrader valve wire-tired to the frame is provided by Progressive - their official way to fill the shocks; here it's backup. Pressure gauge for the suspension: The horn in the Hadley kit: Replaced it with this Grover horn - much deeper, and I think louder too: Thanks, David |
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2012, 06:07:10 PM » |
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Thanks (scoot) . . . not ready to pull the trigger at the moment, just doing a little reconn at the moment. Currently running Works shocks, but they are eleven years old. Don't know if they need rebuilt, if they do, I might go with air . . . for the wife unit's ride quality. Thanks.
Just replaced my progressives with a set of Work Performance shocks and wow! what a difference .A little pricey but built to my weight and pillion weight, |
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