Strange
Standard Bore
Are we pretty much talking rear shocks here or front also?
Thanks for all the advice!
Thanks for all the advice!
HellFire
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I compared my ride to a dump truck before replacing front and rear with Progressives.
I tried Progressive 440's in the standard spring and they bottomed out with anything other than myself on the bike, and I'm 200lbs. Heavy duty springs are a necessity for anything that isn't stripped down to the bare minimum for weight.
I returned the 440's for HD418's and they are perfect for me. I believe the key to them being so comfortable is that they have adjustable damping as well as pre-load. The front are the standard Progressive fork springs, they only make one replacement set.
Whatever you go with, I do recommend Heavy Duty springs if you ever plan to ride two up or load it with travel gear. Otherwise you will be hitting the bump stops over any decent size road bumps.
Adjustable damping is not available on alot of aftermarket shocks and I strongly believe that is a huge plus to finding your comfort zone under all conditions. I think Progressive discontinued their line of 418's, but some may still be available. They were less expensive than 440's and have totally exposed springs rather than being partially covered with a shroud. The pre-load is adjustable just like the stock shocks with the stepped notches, and comes with a wrench for the adjustment. The damping adjustment is at the top of the shock and has a small plastic key-ring tool for turning the adjuster dial.
I don't know what Williams was referring to about stockers being too soft ... he's the first I know of to refer to Triumph shocks being too soft.
Everyone prior has compared them to not even having a rear suspension or complained of the bike bouncing your butt out of the seat over harsh terrain. I know my ass left the bike over even the smallest of pot holes prior to replacement.
Good luck, shop and compare as much as you can ... ask the seller if you can exchange them if you aren't happy. Summit Racing is where I got mine and they have a liberal exchange policy, FYI.
I tried Progressive 440's in the standard spring and they bottomed out with anything other than myself on the bike, and I'm 200lbs. Heavy duty springs are a necessity for anything that isn't stripped down to the bare minimum for weight.
I returned the 440's for HD418's and they are perfect for me. I believe the key to them being so comfortable is that they have adjustable damping as well as pre-load. The front are the standard Progressive fork springs, they only make one replacement set.
Whatever you go with, I do recommend Heavy Duty springs if you ever plan to ride two up or load it with travel gear. Otherwise you will be hitting the bump stops over any decent size road bumps.
Adjustable damping is not available on alot of aftermarket shocks and I strongly believe that is a huge plus to finding your comfort zone under all conditions. I think Progressive discontinued their line of 418's, but some may still be available. They were less expensive than 440's and have totally exposed springs rather than being partially covered with a shroud. The pre-load is adjustable just like the stock shocks with the stepped notches, and comes with a wrench for the adjustment. The damping adjustment is at the top of the shock and has a small plastic key-ring tool for turning the adjuster dial.
I don't know what Williams was referring to about stockers being too soft ... he's the first I know of to refer to Triumph shocks being too soft.
Everyone prior has compared them to not even having a rear suspension or complained of the bike bouncing your butt out of the seat over harsh terrain. I know my ass left the bike over even the smallest of pot holes prior to replacement. Good luck, shop and compare as much as you can ... ask the seller if you can exchange them if you aren't happy. Summit Racing is where I got mine and they have a liberal exchange policy, FYI.
CanberraR3
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Anyone got a set of Roadster shocks they want to sell? Or Triumph comfort shocks?
atomsplitter
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That's Hagon on my 05 Rocket
And that's an adjuster on the top and bottom.
To change the fork springs you need tools and patience.
zimtuff
Nitrous
Save your money for some Progressive 440.Well worth the extra. I had someone quote me about $500,delivered to my door from the US
albertaduke
former airline pilot without the big bucks
hey bud
if you are not in a hurry when I return home (calgary)around the 20th of june from (kuala lumpur) I am removing a set of 12.5 inches progressive 430 (all black) and will sell them for 300 bucks and shipping . reason being that I got the ultimo shocks IMHO the wilbergs!! from germany so let me know if you are interested ..
of course buffalo3 was also interested in april but I did not get home and I asked my wife to wrench them off the bike but she replied "your bike your job" so they are still connected to the frame .but if he still want them I would have to sell them to him first. if not, first come first served.
and no, my wife never wrench on the bike (just kidding and watching for reactions).
CanberraR3
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Hey Duke, I'm interested if Buffalo doesn't take them but having a little trouble finding any info on whether the 430s are a good option for a Rocket. I weigh around 170lbs and do almost all my riding solo but do take a 140lb (so she says) passenger and luggage on trips sometimes. Would these suit do you think? Why are you getting rid of them? How many miles on them? Also I've forgotten what standard length is. Are these?
