Progressive 444 shocks

[AllenGirona]

I have the 412's in 13" but you should go 13" regardless unless you go 412's and are a short or small person
I have had myself (280lbs) and some other people on the back who are similar in size to me and all i needed was one more tick on the shocks to ride properly.
IMO there is no reason to go with the 444's unless you have 2 up ALL THE TIME with big people like myself or you are a VERY big person and you have stuff bolted on loaded to the max.
I will add that if you have the $$$ go with the 444's because race bike, they are a better ride due to the on the fly shock dynamically adjust damping but i think that part is more a gimmick than you think and im not sure if anyone here has actually tried them all out to compare the ride difference with anything other than their butt dyno.
DO not be fooled into thinking you need more if you are NOT carrying MORE every time you ride.

Hello, what do you mean by 'one more tick on the shocks to ride properly'? I'm not a native English speaker...)))

 

[1olbull]

With RESPECT,
I have ran both of these shocks on 2 different Rocket IIIs. I am here to say, IF you truly ride hard in the twisties, NEVER buy the 412s.

 

[Mongler07]

Hello, what do you mean by 'one more tick on the shocks to ride properly'? I'm not a native English speaker...)))

Motorcycle shocks can be adjusted for preload. Rotate them on a step built in to load the spring. It's just an adjustment or a "tick" up..

 

[Mongler07]

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With RESPECT,
I have ran both of these shocks on 2 different Rocket IIIs. I am here to say, IF you truly ride hard in the twisties, NEVER buy the 412s.

Mean I ride hard... But I'm not popping wheelies 412s and I'm 280lbs.. no issues but maybe I could have a better ride.. idk.. all my motorcycles are sketchy and I'm used to 1980s soft mad cow suspension so maybe I'm just happy with the rocket and the 412s. I ride hard enough to eat tireswith nearly no chicken strips so....
Look if your taking the rocket to a track... The 412s probably not the right setup. But track is so far off the line from street I do not compare them.

 

[1olbull]

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Mean I ride hard... But I'm not popping wheelies 412s and I'm 280lbs.. no issues but maybe I could have a better ride.. idk.. all my motorcycles are sketchy and I'm used to 1980s soft mad cow suspension so maybe I'm just happy with the rocket and the 412s. I ride hard enough to eat tireswith nearly no chicken strips so....
Look if your taking the rocket to a track... The 412s probably not the right setup. But track is so far off the line from street I do not compare them.

If you are happy, no problema, Amigo!
The 412s are not performance shocks and will limit what you can safely do in the twisties. If you ride as stated, you are really missing out and leaving better use of your skills on the table. Just sayin' . . .

 

[Mongler07]

If you are happy, no problema, Amigo!
The 412s are not performance shocks and will limit what you can safely do in the twisties. If you ride as stated, you are really missing out and leaving better use of your skills on the table. Just sayin' . . .

Maybe i would redefine what i meant to say as i am riding as aggressive as i want to and by no means am easy on the rocket but i could ride harder but chose not to 80% of the time.

 

[Cwatson]

how could i get the 444s? I have an 06 rocket 3, and when i get on progressive's website and enter the year for my bike, it only offers the 412s, and the option to Not enter my bike info is not possible.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Just go to the website. look up 444 with 12,5 inch length eye to eye. Spring weights are about 120-170, 140-200 and 210-240.

Edit. Well that doesn't work. Going to the vender web sites now.

Try this link. Progressive Suspension 444 Cruiser Shocks 12.5" Chrome - 444-4207C

 

[Sparky59]

Bill, is 12.5" stock length? for the Touring or Roadster? or both?

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Bill, is 12.5" stock length? for the Touring or Roadster? or both?

The 12.5 inch length is for the Standard and Roadster. 2005 to 2018. I do not know Touring length. Maybe @Kevin frazier might chime in with the stock Touring shock length.