Softail Rear Shocks
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11-15-2014, 10:10 AM
http://www.worksperformance.com/html/faq.html
- Q: How often should Works Performance shocks be rebuilt?
- A: The body, valves and springs are good for the life of the shock. Service, which includes a seal replacement, oil change and nitrogen charge, have the following recommendations – 30-40,000 miles service for street, every 6-12 months for off-road and recreational service, every six months for racers, national level racers every 4-6 races.
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11-15-2014, 10:37 AM
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Been riding 2 up with the wife and have 40k miles. Shocks still seem good although this could be the kiss of death for my shocks !
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11-21-2014, 06:24 PM
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Hmm, just got my new Progressives for the 95 FXSTS. Changed the originals out after about 45k and replaced them with lowered versions which are now misbehaving after another 35k. Hope to get at least 40k out of the Progressives. You know how the bike feels brand new when you put on new tires? I'm hoping the same thing happens with these new shocks. If there is any interest, I'll post and update in a week.
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11-30-2014, 02:03 PM
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Update on Progressive 422
Installation was as simple as could be.
Progressive has the shocks sett on the softest setting which for my lightweight springer is still quite stiff even though I weight 250. While lots of things factor in to ride comfort such as seat, tire, tire pressure, I had a chance to ride my bike with the new Progressives, and then turn around seconds later and ride my friends much newer FXST. On my springer I felt every crack in the road, much like I had before I changed the shocks. On his I glided over every bump with out noticing. His bike had a soft ride like I get from my much heavier Ultra.
Conclusion: While my old shocks were shot and had to be replaced, the much more expensive Progressive 422's did not provide the dream ride some on this forum have boasted about.
Progressive has the shocks sett on the softest setting which for my lightweight springer is still quite stiff even though I weight 250. While lots of things factor in to ride comfort such as seat, tire, tire pressure, I had a chance to ride my bike with the new Progressives, and then turn around seconds later and ride my friends much newer FXST. On my springer I felt every crack in the road, much like I had before I changed the shocks. On his I glided over every bump with out noticing. His bike had a soft ride like I get from my much heavier Ultra.
Conclusion: While my old shocks were shot and had to be replaced, the much more expensive Progressive 422's did not provide the dream ride some on this forum have boasted about.