04-22-2017, 02:17 AM
(04-14-2017, 06:38 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Is anyone who swaps out their shocks actually paying any attention to spring rate, damping adjust-ability, etc... or just saying- it cost a bunch, must be good!!??!Interesting post .... reminds me of the time I ordered a set of Progressive 440 shocks for my 2003 Bonneville. They rode worse than the stock shocks.
I had ordered the shocks from one of the on-line motorcycle superstores, and didn't think to ask if Progressive offered various spring rates.
I contacted Progressive, and the technician advised me that the spring weight on my shocks was way too stiff for the Bonneville and my weight (160#.) She advised me to ship the shocks to Progressive, and they would install the proper springs.
Original spring rate on 440 shocks: 120/170
Replaced with: spring rate of 105/150 .
All was good after they re-sprung my shocks.
Bob