Fitted Gazi Rear shocks
Well my bike came with progressives and they've been bottoming out riding 2up lately. I'll see about adjusting them but wondered what other options to consider. I'm not real impressed with the air shocks I put on the hardly two years ago
 
Shocks are actually designed and intended to have the pre-load adjusted when carrying differing loads like a pillion and adjusting them is far easier than swapping them over for something else that would also have to have the pre-load adjusted for the load you are carrying whether it is just you, you and lots of luggage or you and a pillion - just sayin.

Which model Progressive do you have?
 
rocketpockets05 said:
440-4002C
I just found the box with instructions inside. Looks pretty simple
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If you have the 13" eye to eye version it should improve the front end steering response. Very easy to adjust without tools like the 444 version which is the latest update http://www.progressivesuspension.com/product/1423/444-series-shocks
If you and the missus are getting heavier (or just have more luggage ) you can get the HD version or just replacement HD springs. I think Progressive will even rebuild yours for much less than replacement cost if they are getting a little long in the tooth but that should be at least 30,000 miles of hard use.

Progressive Suspension 440-4002C 440 Series 13in. Shocks - Chrome , Length: 13 in., Color: Chrome
Description



Length: 13 in.
Color: Chrome

High-pressure gas-charged for consistent damping performance
Patented Inertia Active System (IAS) damping for unsurpassed handling and comfort
Top mount threaded preload adjuster allows for fine tuning with a simple twist of the cap
Feature two independent rebound damping circuits
Inertia valve determines whether the soft (wheel) circuit or the firm (chassis) circuit is utilized to optimize both handling and comfort automatically
All three damping circuits, compression, as well as soft and firm rebound are also velocity sensitive
Sold in pairs
TV approved
Made in the USA
NOTE: A shock which is slightly longer than stock may alter the head angle slightly and provide somewhat quicker steering.
NOTE: A shock which is slightly shorter than stock may slightly alter the head angle and provide somewhat slower steering.
 
2 cents more.

If you like to ride fast on the highway, the 13 inch rear shock has more twitchy handling at high speed.
I had my 13" YSS shocks shortened to 12.5 inches and it solved the unnerving wigglies during quick lane changes at 100+ mph.
 
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