Shocks for a Heritage softail

[hawwk]

I have a 99 Heritage that still has the stock shocks on it that are getting really soft, it bottoms out on quite a few bumps. Was wondering what shocks  everybody is running on their's or what ones you recomenned. It has a lowering kit in it which I am ging to remove because it scrapes the floorboards on quite a few turns.Also thinking of changeing the springs in the front tubes also

[eagles350]

I went with Progressive in both the frt & rear. Standard height. Works much better than stock.

[Caper]

I have a 99 Heritage that still has the stock shocks on it that are getting really soft, it bottoms out on quite a few bumps. Was wondering what shocks  everybody is running on their's or what ones you recomenned. It has a lowering kit in it which I am ging to remove because it scrapes the floorboards on quite a few turns.Also thinking of changeing the springs in the front tubes also

Scraping floorboards, bottoming out...that's a lowered softail. I've got Progressive 1"lower on mine (rear only) and same results, not a lot of travel in a softail to start with. A set of stock height Progressive's front and rear and you'll notice the difference.

[stroker800]

Just some quick advise,,,stay away from the ebay $89.00 specials, they look similar to a shock workz design. I had bought a set while I was tryin to get my Founales rebuilt,,,,the shocks are junk,,,no dampening like a pogo stick effect,,throw you off the seat. Spend your money on good shocks,,I have heard that Workz will customize the shock to your bike ,weight and riding style.
Dave

[tinkerman]

You have a newer softail than my 88. I wanted to put progressives on my bike but nobody could gaurantee the application. I went with a pair of Works shocks and I am very pleased with them. I don't know how they compare to the progressives but compared to the originals I took off (which had done their time) the Works have given the rear end of my ride new life.

[Grayrider]

On my 97' Heritage, there is an adjustment nut on the front of the shock body. Turns in and out to adjust the ride. You can make it harder or softer by adjustment. I adjust when I travel with a rider and baggage to firm up the shocks so they don't bottom! Soften it when I ride mostly alone.
Not sure if the 99' has that but I expect they may if it is stock!

[kickstart]

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