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- Lance McCaw
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shocks
Just ordered some new Progressive 412-4221C rear shocks. Hope they are as good as everyone says. The original air shock just are not holding air anymore. $256.00
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Re: shocks
I've never read of anyone complaining about the shocks. Best improvement I've put on my bike.
My air shocks were like new when I replaced them.
My air shocks were like new when I replaced them.
- Mr Jensee
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Re: shocks
If you have availability of a motorcycle lift, changing out the rear shocks is simple. You need to remove saddlebags and the seat to have access to the old air lines. Remove and install shocks one at a time to avoid having the bike drop down. It will take about 45 minutes to do the entire job.
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- Lance McCaw
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Re: shocks
Mr. Jensee thank you for your input. I will let everyone know what I think after I install them. I hope to get them by Wednesday.Mr Jensee wrote:If you have availability of a motorcycle lift, changing out the rear shocks is simple. You need to remove saddlebags and the seat to have access to the old air lines. Remove and install shocks one at a time to avoid having the bike drop down. It will take about 45 minutes to do the entire job.
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Re: shocks
My Progressive shocks came with the needed bushings for the proper install. I love the way the bike handles with Progressive springs and shocks front and rear.
Jim
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Re: shocks
You will like the rear progressive shocks a big improvement over the air shocks.
definitely worth the money.
definitely worth the money.
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- Lance McCaw
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Re: shocks
New rear shocks are on. Wow what a difference in the ride. Easy to install also.
I think I will like these much better than the air shocks. The ones I bought were Progressive
412-4221C. This is the Heavy Duty one.
I think I will like these much better than the air shocks. The ones I bought were Progressive
412-4221C. This is the Heavy Duty one.