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Re: Progressive Shocks
Reply #15 - 12/28/05 at 19:17:11

Steve530 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12:

OK, I have dumb question about shocks.

If you use 12.5 " shocks instead of 11.5" shocks, does the rear end of the bike go up and inch or so? Is that the reason for choosing longer shocks?

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Steve530 Senior Member 2005 No Login Offline Posts: 452 Knoxville, TN Gender:	Re: Progressive Shocks Reply #16 - 12/28/05 at 20:47:54 Thanks, Sluggo. I offer spelling advice for $7. Steve
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AussieSavage Ex Member	Re: Progressive Shocks Reply #17 - 12/28/05 at 23:14:38 Hi, Can someone please give me a web site to buy a pair of these progressive shocks? Hard to find dealers that send parts to Australia. Cheers Gary
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Re: Progressive Shocks
Reply #18 - 12/29/05 at 02:08:07

AussieSavage wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12:

Hi,
Can someone please give me a web site to buy a pair of these progressive shocks?

Hard to find dealers that send parts to Australia.

Cheers Gary

Gary have you heard of Cassons Pty Ltd in Australia?

They are suppose to be the distributor for Progressive in your part of the world.

I have a website for them, but it is under construction. there is a phone number listed if you would like to contact them. The site is as follows:
http://www.cassons.com.au/

Now if that is not the right contact info then let me know as I dont live too far from Progressive and am more then willing to contact them for you to get the correct info.

Reelthing thanks for the info on the 11" 412-4233C shocks...that's what I am looking for for my Fathers Savage.

Now for everyone that is a bit worried about the shocks being stiff enough...I am currently running a set of Heavy Duty 11.5" 412's (412-4236C) on my vs800 Intruder and I am about 250 in weight and I have still not gone any further then the lowest preset setting. They are pretty stout shocks and I run them hard in the canyons. I think I really should have went with the non-Heavy Duty set and just went up higher on the preset, but what's done is done.

Of course if your double up riding a lot then the Heavy Duties are probably your choice, but I ride solo at all times on my intruder.

Now for the real (or is that reel Wink

) question...does anyone have a part number for progressive fork springs for the Savage? I would really love to replace my Fathers fork springs with Progressives. Anyway have any info?

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Re: Progressive Shocks
Reply #19 - 01/04/06 at 08:20:41

I like the 418 series but Progressive has no recommendations for the LS650. They do list the 418-1002C for the 800 Intruder in their application chart. This is an 11.5" shock and I assume it has the metric bushing (14mm dia. x 18mm length).

I e-mailed their Tech support for a recommendation and explained many Savage owners use their 412-4201C. The reply was negative:
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I regret to inform you but we do not have a listing for the LS650. All of our products are model specific and for stock applications only, so I can not recommend you try any of our products on your motorcycle.
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Now I assume this is just for liability purposes as lots of you are running longer than stock Progressive shocks with no problems. The only issue I've read is interference with the lower belt cover? So would I be right in assuming the 418-1002C would be just fine (standard spring)?

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Re: Progressive Shocks
Reply #20 - 01/04/06 at 10:41:47

number length comp travel spring#
412-4201c 11.50" 9.20" 2.30" 03-1375c 115/155
412-4200c 11.50" 9.20" 2.30" 03-1370c 90/130

418-1002c 11.50" 9.10" 2.40" 04-1454c 115/155
418-1001c 11.50" 9.10" 2.40" 04-1453c 90/130

looks to be a tad more travel with the 418's and you might want to consider the 1001c if load is 180lbs or less on the bike - do not know about the bushings - if these shocks are called for on a metric and not a HD you should have a fit - and you will get an inch plus of lift - but you know that.

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rokrover Full Member 2005 No Login Offline torkenstein Posts: 147 SoCal	Re: Progressive Shocks Reply #21 - 01/04/06 at 11:07:29 Thank you, Reelthing. VERY helpful and as you say the lighter spring rate might be better. These are not cheap so need to consider carefully.
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10606 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Progressive Shocks Reply #22 - 01/04/06 at 17:33:19 I got a pair on ebay, less than 1000 miles on them, only one small ding on one of them, for $125 + shp. The guys bike was knocked over in a parking lot and his insurance bought him a new pair because of the little ding. His gain...my gain too! I love ebay.
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