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Post by jameshotjr on May 7, 2013 7:34:19 GMT -6
is anybody running progressive shocks and are they worth the money
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Post by jameshotjr on May 7, 2013 12:48:34 GMT -6
cmon guys somebody had to try them lol or at least give me a good after market before im tossed off tthanks alot James
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Post by zekkfett on May 7, 2013 18:51:29 GMT -6
cmon guys somebody had to try them lol or at least give me a good after market before im tossed off tthanks alot James The only time progressive shocks are used, is when lowering, and you want to keep the factory spring rate. What are you looking to accomplish from progressive springs? |
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Post by 454guy on May 7, 2013 21:58:22 GMT -6
hi I have them on my bike and they work very well.
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Post by jameshotjr on May 8, 2013 6:01:21 GMT -6
zekkfett im 6'3 210 and my ol lady likes to ride with me ive got the stock shocks tight as they go and we bounce/bottom out from time to time im looking at 412 series with heavy duty springs just wonderin if they are worth $275.00
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Post by eaglerider on May 8, 2013 8:08:25 GMT -6
;)James, remember how "old' the shocks are on your bike....they may be "worn out". Springs do lose their "spring" after years of work, as do shocks. Yes progressives work well, as to whether they are worth the price? Well, that's a question you have to determine. Maybe a newer set of "standard" shocks, at a cheaper price would work also.
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Post by zekkfett on May 8, 2013 9:07:59 GMT -6
;)James, remember how "old' the shocks are on your bike....they may be "worn out". Springs do lose their "spring" after years of work, as do shocks. Yes progressives work well, as to whether they are worth the price? Well, that's a question you have to determine. Maybe a newer set of "standard" shocks, at a cheaper price would work also. Or try to find some shocks from a heavier bike that will bolt on. Heavier bike = Higher spring rate. Your ride might be a little stiffer, but you shouldn't bottom out. I'm currently in the process of checking into the VN750 shocks... They are a bit shorter, you can adjust them by hand, AND they have an air valve, to dial in just the ride you want. As Eagle stated, shocks do go bad over time, and springs lose that spring. Sit on the bike with it not running, and bounce up and down in the seat a few times, compress the suspension. Listen to the rear shocks: If you don't get a nice "ssssss" sound from the shocks on compression AND rebound, most likely, they need to be replaced. |
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Post by jameshotjr on May 8, 2013 12:04:33 GMT -6
thanks guys let me know bout those 750 shocks sounds promising
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Post by jameshotjr on May 8, 2013 12:06:17 GMT -6
thanks guys let me know bout those 750 shocks sounds promising and can i send pics from mobile would luv to know what you guys think bout my bike
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