Progressive 440 or 440 HD from tech support

[finkenator9]

I sent the question below to Progressive and their response is attached.

I own a 2007 Triumph Rocket III Classic Tourer. I am 230lbs and passenger is 150lbs, 380 together.

I ride about 50% 2-up.

Would you suggest the 440 or 440 HD? And at what setting?

I ride mostly smooth roads and highways on long trips, but around town is pretty bumpy with potholes.

I want a smoother ride and better control over bumps.

Progressive Tech Support Response


I would choose the HD because of your weight. As for the setting take a sag measurement from fender to ground with you off the bike than again with you and passenger on the bike and measuere the same two points. The diff is your sag and at stock height your sag will be at 1.25 to 1.50. And adjust shocks to see that #.

Thank you

Justin Barber
Progressive Suspension
Customer Service Lead Tech

6911 Marlin cir
La Palma, CA
90623
714-523-8700

 

[REGULATOR]

maybe its the extra ten pounds, but I have the HD in the largest length ( 13? 13.5?)
but I ride mostly solo and love them

 

[Navigator]

maybe its the extra ten pounds, but I have the HD in the largest length ( 13? 13.5?)
but I ride mostly solo and love them

Same here. I am 215 pounds but bought them taking fully loaded touring into consideration. With that said, perhaps I'd have enjoyed the standards more.

 

[Bishop]

I'm currently 245.3 and dropping weekly but was at 285 when I bought my HDs @ 11.5" one ring up.