Blown Progressive Shocks

[Chrisj CMA]

I helped a fellow Valkyrierider change out his Progressive shocks yesterday.  I have never seen such destruction!  He noticed oil had leaked out all over the final drive housing and swing arm, so he figured the shock blew a seal.  when we unbolted the thing it just fell apart and oil poured out everywhere.  And I was thinking, since he had ridden quite a ways with it leaking that it must have been empty, but nooooo

Anyway, I have heard of this particular brand leaking but not self destructing like this.  I was surprised the motorcycle could even be ridden as bad as this thing was.

Progressive cut him a good deal on selling him replacements, I just dont know if I could go with them after such a thing, is that unusual?

[Jess from VA]

I'd say it is unusual (really for any shock).....but it may not be unexpected if he put 10K after they were leaking.

[SteveL]

Why wouldn't progressive give him new ones? 440s are guaranteed for life if they have the receipt.