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« on: April 11, 2014, 06:24:33 PM » |
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Hay Guys I need more feed back I spoke to the parts person at the local Honda Dealer In Elgin Il .Shes Trying to get me to purchace progressive fork springs and 444 rear shocks from her and trying to make me get the work done there I only went ther to get her pricre on oem shocks any way she the parts gal slash ass. mngr, told me that if I purchace my parts on line for example on amazon or ebay that progressive wont honor the life time warranty really ?or is she stroking me on to get my busness,she did quote decent prices on both she also said progeessive dosnt have a 13'' HD shock to fit a Interstate only for the cruiser and tourer models,, now that just sound like bs cause out of the three the IS would carry the most weight over the rear wheel I don't mind some one trying to make a buck and all but be fn honest in what you tell people ,,is she fn with me ?,thanks guys
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BigMac (SoCal)
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2014, 08:15:44 PM » |
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Call them and find out. I do know you need the original sales receipt for them to honor the warranty.
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Big Tom 10628
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2014, 08:20:44 PM » |
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I bought mine years ago from HDL. As long as I keep the receipt they will honor the warranty. I have used it.
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2006 Gold Wing
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sandy
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2014, 10:34:45 PM » |
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The OEM shocks were different on the I/S. Aftermarket shocks fit all the Valk models. Not sure but I have heard that Ebay shocks aren't warrantied.
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Chiefy
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2014, 06:30:08 AM » |
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Some companies won't honor warranties for stuff bought from Ebay. Never heard of that with Amazon, but that could be trues of items bought through Amazons' "marketplace." Buying through an established on line retailer should be fine though.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2014, 09:03:24 AM » |
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As long as you have a receipt to prove new purchase warranty should be honored.
I suppose there could be an issue if the seller was not an authorized dealer, but it would seem anyone selling new was authorized.
Methinks the sales lady is slinging some BS to get your bidness. Find your best prices on Amazon, print them out, take them to the dealer and tell her you'll only do bidness with them if they match the prices.
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Chiefy
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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2014, 09:30:10 AM » |
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As long as you have a receipt to prove new purchase warranty should be honored.
I suppose there could be an issue if the seller was not an authorized dealer, but it would seem anyone selling new was authorized.
Methinks the sales lady is slinging some BS to get your bidness. Find your best prices on Amazon, print them out, take them to the dealer and tell her you'll only do bidness with them if they match the prices.
I can't speak for this manuf. But a number of manuf won't honor warranties on stuff sold on ebay period. Their agreements with their distributors prohibit selling on ebay. They have their reasons. Some will allow their distributors and dealers to sell on Ebay and will honor warranties with proof of purchase from those authorized sellers only. Others don't care. In this case, I agree. The salesperson probably had no idea and was trying to close the deal. |
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Sparky51
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« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2014, 04:10:00 PM » |
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About those 444's... I thought I had heard that they are not a fit on the Valk. They discontinued the 440's but if you look at the progressive site I am not sure you will see that they offer them for the Valk.
Just something I had heard. Not sure if valid, but worth a call to the factory.
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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2014, 05:22:49 PM » |
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About those 444's... I thought I had heard that they are not a fit on the Valk. They discontinued the 440's but if you look at the progressive site I am not sure you will see that they offer them for the Valk.
Just something I had heard. Not sure if valid, but worth a call to the factory.
Yeah they aren't listed on Progressive's site as a Valkyrie fit, but many vendors sell them for the Valkyrie. Progressive also doesn't list the 430's as Valk compatible and many are successfully using them. Several on this site are using 444's with no problems. |
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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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jimmytee
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2014, 07:49:28 AM » |
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I just put the 444s on my standard. I put on 12.5" HD CHrome. The only issue I had with fitting was that the 444s have bushings in the eyelets/mounting holes with plastic like washers on each side that are part of the bushings. These were too wide or thick for unmolested installation. I simply thinned the plastic down on the grinder. They ride really nice.  I bought them through Amazon, through JC Motors which say they fit the Valkyrie. Well, I struggled until I decided to remove material from the plastic like washers. You'd have a hard time unless you do what I did, which won't have any effect on the shock IMHO. |
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Sparky51
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2014, 06:51:38 PM » |
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Thanks for the info Jimmytee! I see you went to the HD's. At less than 200 lbs and riding solo 90% of the time I was wondering if standard was a better choice.
Great to hear from someone that used them, made them fit, and loves them! Is this a great board or what?
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2014, 09:03:07 PM » |
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Not JT, but my exp is the 440s, not the newer shocks, and I do not know Progressive's recommendations on their newer shocks. You should call them and get a tech rep (I did, and got very good and detailed advice).
As I recall, for 440s, they recommended HD springs at 220-230lb or over, and std rate springs for under 220.
I put HD 13" 440s on one interstate (I'm under 200/always solo), because they said all heavier interstates should run HDs, and mine have always been pretty stiff at the lowest (cushiest) preload setting (as they come from the factory).... they cannot be adjusted any softer. And I have run a passenger a couple times, and she was light at 125, and I never bottomed out or needed to adjust the HDs off the lowest setting.
The standard rate 440s (which I put on my solo IS with no trunk/back seat/pegs) may need 2-3 360* turns (of ten) to be just right for you alone (mine did), but you would have additional preload available if needed for your occasional backseater. However, the 440s do not have a tool to turn them, and it is not an easy job; you need to remove the bags (for more room to work) and use a strap wrench (and I put my bike up on the jack with rear wheel barely touching, not hanging, to make adjusting them easier). Mine turned by hand (it hurt) when brand new, but not later.
Again, I do not know the particulars of the newer shocks, but am guessing they are similar in design/adjustment to the 440s. If not, at least this should give you an idea of the thought process in choosing between them. I would choose the best shocks for you solo 90% of the time, and do your best when you have a passenger.
Call and talk to them, they are expensive and it is worth your time.
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