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Message started by pg on 02/24/16 at 05:14:22

Title: Progressive Shocks
Post by pg on 02/24/16 at 05:14:22

I am interested in upgrading my rear suspension with progressive shocks. I think these will work just fine; although, I thought it would be good to check with you. These are for the intruder/blvds50, heavy duty, 12".

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/product/1408/412-series-shocks
MSRP: $299.95
412-4238C
412 (CHR) CRZR 12.0"
Add To Cart

If you have any thoughts please let me know, thanks.

Best regards,

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by Dave on 02/24/16 at 05:34:26

How much do you weigh? How often do you ride a passenger, or load up with a lot of luggage?

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by pg on 02/24/16 at 15:37:06

I understand your questions. I have a progressive shock on my KLR and it is pretty stout. My concerns were more fitment oriented. I weigh 200 lbs and I'm looking at the heavy duty ones because I'm going to have on luggage. I have the intruder shocks and they work out well if it is just me with no luggage or any extra weight of any kind.

Best regards,

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by Dave on 02/24/16 at 16:42:34

I wanted to be sure you were considering the loading on the bike. I bought the standard rate springs, and they are too strong for my Cafe' bike with just me in the seat.....I just bought the next lighter spring set, and will give it a try when the snow and salted roads go away!

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by pg on 02/24/16 at 17:24:10

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Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/24/16 at 18:21:45

They are no longer even Able to shock me.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by old.indian on 02/24/16 at 18:46:05

607F797E63645565556D7F73380A0 wrote:

They are no longer even Able to shock me.

JOG2 Is into his liquid medications AGAIN.... ::)

pg: How much luggage weight do you think you'll be carrying ? I know that I tend to travel fairly light. Just a couple changes of clothing and spare footwear, rain gear, and very basic camping gear and I'm good for a week on the road. :)

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/24/16 at 20:54:39

It ain't like sun blocker. Im not In t.it's in me.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by pg on 02/25/16 at 03:46:47

6E6D652F686F6568606F010 wrote:

pg: How much luggage weight do you think you'll be carrying ?

I guess it depends on the trip; but, I would like to be able to do a multi day (5-7). I tend to over pack as well. As I mentioned the intruder shocks are a bit to soft when loaded up so I think this the next best alternative.

Best regards,

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by WD on 02/25/16 at 21:34:00

Have those on my 2003 custom. Set on level 5. Have worn out the other four settings. No idea where Pine got the shocks or how long they were on it under his ownership. I bought it from him in spring 2014 with 7500 miles on it. Had to swap the tensioner from my 98 into the 03, and it is maxed out on the second hole already.

Our local roads eat tires and shocks, so, you should see much better service out of them. I got 4 months out of lifetime warranty polyurethane bushings in one of the trucks... >:(

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by Gus on 03/13/16 at 09:01:21

As long as you'all are talking about shocks I got a question; how long are the stock shocks on a Savage?

Thanks

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by Art Webb on 03/13/16 at 09:03:25

about 1-2 inches shorter than they should be ;D
I think they're 11 inches or so

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by Dave on 03/13/16 at 09:57:18

37242221333434560 wrote:

about 1-2 inches shorter than they should be ;D
I think they're 11 inches or so

They are 10.5" from center to center of the mounts.

Title: Re: Progressive Shocks
Post by Art Webb on 03/14/16 at 08:31:09

I wuz rawng! :o ;D