Asked this yesterday but it's gone . So whats a good set of shocks that will will great for a better ride . Gal has bad back thanks.
I run progressive 422 on my lowered 2000 Heritage. I think they make the early models also.
They are just ok with my passenger, not so great solo.
But, I have them set for passenger weight.
Quote from: HOGMIKE on June 23, 2019, 01:11:32 PM
I run progressive 422 on my lowered 2000 Heritage. I think they make the early models also.
They are just ok with my passenger, not so great solo.
But, I have them set for passenger weight.
I'm running the same on my Fatboy, but have it lowered. Rides tougher than a lumber wagon, maybe just a hair better than a ridged :hyst:
I've been beating the idea around to try the shotgun shock, but everytime I get ready to buy, I come across a bad review saying how they suck
I sell a lot of 422's, have not had bad feedback on standard height ride, usually get a lot of positive. Once you lower it, opinions vary
Just not as many choices out there for the softies of that generation
See your local indy, or call CaliPhil
Quote from: jrgreene1968 on June 23, 2019, 01:42:09 PM
Quote from: HOGMIKE on June 23, 2019, 01:11:32 PM
I run progressive 422 on my lowered 2000 Heritage. I think they make the early models also.
They are just ok with my passenger, not so great solo.
But, I have them set for passenger weight.
I'm running the same on my Fatboy, but have it lowered. Rides tougher than a lumber wagon, maybe just a hair better than a ridged :hyst:
I've been beating the idea around to try the shotgun shock, but everytime I get ready to buy, I come across a bad review saying how they suck
If you had it lowered a bunch, you may be on the rubber bump stop.
I had to raise mine up a bit and crank up the preload to get any decent ride.
Still not as plush as my bagger, but! FUN
:missed:
Quote from: HOGMIKE on June 23, 2019, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: jrgreene1968 on June 23, 2019, 01:42:09 PM
Quote from: HOGMIKE on June 23, 2019, 01:11:32 PM
I run progressive 422 on my lowered 2000 Heritage. I think they make the early models also.
They are just ok with my passenger, not so great solo.
But, I have them set for passenger weight.
I'm running the same on my Fatboy, but have it lowered. Rides tougher than a lumber wagon, maybe just a hair better than a ridged :hyst:
I've been beating the idea around to try the shotgun shock, but everytime I get ready to buy, I come across a bad review saying how they suck
If you had it lowered a bunch, you may be on the rubber bump stop.
I had to raise mine up a bit and crank up the preload to get any decent ride.
Still not as plush as my bagger, but! FUN
:missed:
Yeah I dropped it all the way, but went around the block and raised it up some. It's probably lowered 1-1 1/2" . I knew it would kill the ride, but it's a bar hopper and love the way it sits. Trying to talk wife into buying me a street glide.. but she keeps saying soon as I buy her a new house :hyst:
I set the preload so when I sit on the bike the rear fender goes down about 1/2 in . Also , if you just want a replacement shocks , I have a set of stock ones that are in really good shape you can have .
you could go with a shotgun shock....drop it for looks when cruising around town an air it up for a comfy ride when on the road.
Rather than getting new shocks, I opted to replace the springs in my Heritage with Big Red springs from LA Choppers. I don't have it lowered as much as my Deuce, which uses the blue springs. I set the Heritage about 3/4 of an inch lower than stock (measured at the rear fender tip) with about 3 turns of preload. It rides pretty nice compared to previously.