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Message started by EJID on 03/05/12 at 08:26:51

Title: Progressive Shocks?
Post by EJID on 03/05/12 at 08:26:51

So, I am totally lost looking for new shocks :-[

According to the Progressive Suspension website (http://www.progressivesuspension.com/) there are no models listed to fit our bikes. I know a few of you have put different shocks on your bikes and I'm looking for suggestions.

Would like to get a little bit better ride for when the wife and I are both on the bike. Our combined weight is probably right around 400# with all the riding gear on that we wear 8-) I don't mind a bit stiffer ride when it is just me, but would like to keep from bottoming out with the 2 of us on there.

Honestly, I don't plan on buying the shocks new, so I am constantly browsing ebay looking for a pair that might work.

Any help with model numbers or advice would be appreciated. 8-)

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by verslagen1 on 03/05/12 at 10:04:24

1st thing to do is to download their catalog and look up the models offered.

I wanted a 11" shock... most common at the time was for a sportster, a 412-1005.
Got a pair for $120 to 150, don't remember exactly.
Turned out to be a little light, I took highest setting for my 240#.
Now look that up in the catalog, see the spring rate?
Now find the next highest spring rate for the same length... That's the spring rate you want.
I got a set of 440's with those "1313" springs and I couldn't be more happy.

If you get a set for an american bike, all it takes to change it to the savage is a tube with 1/32" wall that'll fit in the bushing and over the spring mount. Progressive also has an adapter set for the metric bikes.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by LANCER on 03/05/12 at 12:05:59

The part number for the metric insert set and also the larger insert set which includes metric & US sizes have been posted on this forum in the past.
I have them down in the garage and if I can find them will post them again.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by EJID on 03/05/12 at 12:18:45

3A37383533246461560 wrote:

That would be great, but don't go searching on my behalf. This is just one of those things I think would be nice, but with the prices of most those shocks, even used, I don't know if I will be able to justify it :-/

Also, Versy, I downloaded the latest application chart from their website and the Savage/S40 is not listed anywhere in the charts. :-? But knowing that others have used shocks from and Intruder, does anybody know if the S50 Progressive shocks would work without having to mess with adapters? (Might be able to find some cheap used ones if they are readily available for another bike)

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by bill67 on 03/05/12 at 12:42:13

412-4233c is what i bought they are 11 inch they work,I bought new they came with 2 size shim deals.sheaves.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by EJID on 03/05/12 at 12:50:44

52595C5C0607300 wrote:

412-4233c is what i bought they are 11 inch they work,I bought new they came with 2 size shim deals.sheaves.

Hey! What do you know? That model # is listed as the standard 412 series 11" for 1992-2007 VS800 Intruder/Blvd S50

I guess you just answered my question about the Intruder/S50 shocks fitting :D

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by Savage_Rob on 03/05/12 at 15:05:19

I believe mine are the 412-4214C (12.5" Heavy Duty).

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by Dj12midnit on 03/05/12 at 21:29:13

hmm did I list the part number in my sig line?

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by LANCER on 03/08/12 at 04:53:04

Part numbers for the Progressive shock insert sets are:

metric set: #5011-051 (price was $11)

full set (standard & metric combined): #5011-008 (price was $15.92)

**the prices listed are a couple of years old so they may be higher now

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by S Rider on 10/12/20 at 11:55:13

Do you know if #5011-051 will fit with Progressive 412-4056C? This is pretty much the covered version of 412-4232C.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by verslagen1 on 10/12/20 at 13:58:42

I believe it's a generic part that will fit in any of their shocks.
You could simply find a 1/2" tube with .030" wall (if I remember correctly) cut it length, slip it into the end and you'd have the same thing.
1/2 id is the mount for HD and 14mm is for suzuki.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by S Rider on 10/14/20 at 09:35:57

I finally installed the 412-4056C on a my Suzuki S40. What a difference! Progressive was not helpful at all to provide the inserts, even when I gave them the specific part numbers. I found inserts elsewhere. I want to ride this for a week or 2 and I will provide the details later as I have made a video for it. I will edit the video and post, thereafter.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 10/14/20 at 10:49:08

Glad it all worked out. I've said it 100 times, the OEM shocks are about the worst you could put on a motorcycle. I'm looking forward to the video.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks?
Post by backroadbozo on 10/16/20 at 12:58:35

58434A594A4A51191B1B1A2B0 wrote:

Where did you find the inserts? I'm ordering my suspension tonight and want to get it all at once if I can.