I had a set of heavy duty Progressive rear shocks on my old shadow 1100 that made riding 2 up much better. I'm a big guy, so they didn't hurt the solo ride in my opinion either. My question is whether anyone has fit the progressive HD 13.5" 412 series to these bikes. 412-4215c is the part number I see. I saw the Ikon shocks listed also fit the old v65 Magna, and these progressive shocks are listed for that bike, but not our CB. I really liked the 412 with HD spring on the shadow and would think they should do well on this also. Anyone? I don't have the budget for custom Ohlins or anything like that. My bike is a 2014 standard. I have a rear rack and street shield ex on the way. Next purchase will be the sw motech engine guards and some kind of passenger backrest. Sounds like I might have to get a little creative in that department.
Thanks!
Ryan
Just because these is not a web listing for the CB1100 by a shock mfr does not mean they don't have a shock that will fit the CB1100. Best to contact them directly and discuss your needs with them. In some cases a shock mfr may use your bike as their test-fit bike and actually give you the shocks for free just for your cooperation. I know of a friend that got a set of free shocks from Progressive for his new bike (I forget the year and model) that Progressive needed for test-fitting.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/c/bikes-wanted
Good advice! The Ikons looks good though... Still worth a call or email to Progressive. I really liked their fork springs and rear shocks in another bike.
Ikons are very good, especially for the reasonable cost. You could try Works Performance as well. Very close to you, in the San Fernando Valley, I think.
Cool! Might be worth a little ride someday.
I got Ohlins from
http://motorcyclemetal.com/ who custom made them for me. I had Progressives as well which were also good but my Ohlins are more adjustable.
Which progressive shocks did you have? Did you like them better than the originals?