Progressive 422's are now adjustable "On The Fly"
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11-22-2011 | 08:17 AM
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11-22-2011 | 09:55 AM
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I just like the idea that now you can have the shocks set up for yourself for solo riding and when you take the Ol Lady out for a ride with you, all you have to do is turn the **** for more firmness. Beats having to climb under the bike and adjusting it everytime! Which by the way would never happen.
Now that's convienient!
Doc, If you are selling these can you PM me a price when they come out?
Now that's convienient!
Doc, If you are selling these can you PM me a price when they come out?
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#23
11-22-2011 | 10:35 AM
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Sorry for not clarifying, shocks are locked together and function as one, once they are bolted to the chassis plate and swingarm. Both of which are very stout structures.
Although it may appear odd, single sided preload adjustment of a dual sided motorcycle suspension is not a new technique.
Many high performance sportbike and offroad machines use this approach in their forks. For them it allows use of very high end dampers that consume all the space within the fork leg and necessitate using one leg for damping one for spring force. They too, are locked together (triple trees at the top and large axles at the bottom) and function as one highly effective suspension system.
In the case of the RAP 422 Series Shocks it allowed us to use a single hydraulic master (the handle you see) and slave (that lives inside one of the shocks). Both shocks also incorporate an all new deflective disc damper, higher rate springs and 2” of height adjustment.
The result is a higher performance suspension system that allows for easy tuning of preload. Fully loaded and hitting the road? Give it a few twists to compensate. Riding solo to work? Pull a few turns of preload out. Even the bagger guys don’t have it this easy.
MSRP is $749, but we suspect Drew will better that pretty quick.
Although it may appear odd, single sided preload adjustment of a dual sided motorcycle suspension is not a new technique.
Many high performance sportbike and offroad machines use this approach in their forks. For them it allows use of very high end dampers that consume all the space within the fork leg and necessitate using one leg for damping one for spring force. They too, are locked together (triple trees at the top and large axles at the bottom) and function as one highly effective suspension system.
In the case of the RAP 422 Series Shocks it allowed us to use a single hydraulic master (the handle you see) and slave (that lives inside one of the shocks). Both shocks also incorporate an all new deflective disc damper, higher rate springs and 2” of height adjustment.
The result is a higher performance suspension system that allows for easy tuning of preload. Fully loaded and hitting the road? Give it a few twists to compensate. Riding solo to work? Pull a few turns of preload out. Even the bagger guys don’t have it this easy.
MSRP is $749, but we suspect Drew will better that pretty quick.
#24
11-22-2011 | 10:39 AM
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Sorry for not clarifying, shocks are locked together and function as one, once they are bolted to the chassis plate and swingarm. Both of which are very stout structures.
Although it may appear odd, single sided preload adjustment of a dual sided motorcycle suspension is not a new technique.
Many high performance sportbike and offroad machines use this approach in their forks. For them it allows use of very high end dampers that consume all the space within the fork leg and necessitate using one leg for damping one for spring force. They too, are locked together (triple trees at the top and large axles at the bottom) and function as one highly effective suspension system.
In the case of the RAP 422 Series Shocks it allowed us to use a single hydraulic master (the handle you see) and slave (that lives inside one of the shocks). Both shocks also incorporate an all new deflective disc damper, higher rate springs and 2” of height adjustment.
The result is a higher performance suspension system that allows for easy tuning of preload. Fully loaded and hitting the road? Give it a few twists to compensate. Riding solo to work? Pull a few turns of preload out. Even the bagger guys don’t have it this easy.
MSRP is $749, but we suspect Drew will better that pretty quick.
Although it may appear odd, single sided preload adjustment of a dual sided motorcycle suspension is not a new technique.
Many high performance sportbike and offroad machines use this approach in their forks. For them it allows use of very high end dampers that consume all the space within the fork leg and necessitate using one leg for damping one for spring force. They too, are locked together (triple trees at the top and large axles at the bottom) and function as one highly effective suspension system.
In the case of the RAP 422 Series Shocks it allowed us to use a single hydraulic master (the handle you see) and slave (that lives inside one of the shocks). Both shocks also incorporate an all new deflective disc damper, higher rate springs and 2” of height adjustment.
The result is a higher performance suspension system that allows for easy tuning of preload. Fully loaded and hitting the road? Give it a few twists to compensate. Riding solo to work? Pull a few turns of preload out. Even the bagger guys don’t have it this easy.
MSRP is $749, but we suspect Drew will better that pretty quick.
Guys, now that I know pricing, contact me to get your order in so you can get one of the first sets. Drew@drvtwin.com or palmsatps@gmail.com
Drew
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11-24-2011 | 02:18 AM
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ISTR Harley has been offering something similar for their touring bikes called the Premium Ride Hand-Adjustable Rear shocks. The **** adjustment is behind the left saddlebag and only affects the left shock. The left shock also has a stiffer spring and different damping compared to the right shock. If it offers improved ride for the Touring bikes I don't see why it wouldn't benefit Softail riders also.
I love the idea of quick adjustment going from solo to 2-up and back again. I aways missed that feature coming from a Dyna. Tho I bet the **** gives you more control than the 5 position rears I had (which is why my S'Bob has a set of 440s on the back).
Thanks Progressive! I'm looking forward to these! I hope the **** placement works with the stock Heritage bags on my '10. These seem like a great idea that's long overdue.
I love the idea of quick adjustment going from solo to 2-up and back again. I aways missed that feature coming from a Dyna. Tho I bet the **** gives you more control than the 5 position rears I had (which is why my S'Bob has a set of 440s on the back).
Thanks Progressive! I'm looking forward to these! I hope the **** placement works with the stock Heritage bags on my '10. These seem like a great idea that's long overdue.
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11-24-2011 | 09:57 AM
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No worries on the Heritage. We have a set on ours, (**** is still accessable with bags and does not interfere with mounts).
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ISTR Harley has been offering something similar for their touring bikes called the Premium Ride Hand-Adjustable Rear shocks. The **** adjustment is behind the left saddlebag and only affects the left shock. The left shock also has a stiffer spring and different damping compared to the right shock. If it offers improved ride for the Touring bikes I don't see why it wouldn't benefit Softail riders also.
I love the idea of quick adjustment going from solo to 2-up and back again. I aways missed that feature coming from a Dyna. Tho I bet the **** gives you more control than the 5 position rears I had (which is why my S'Bob has a set of 440s on the back).
Thanks Progressive! I'm looking forward to these! I hope the **** placement works with the stock Heritage bags on my '10. These seem like a great idea that's long overdue.
I love the idea of quick adjustment going from solo to 2-up and back again. I aways missed that feature coming from a Dyna. Tho I bet the **** gives you more control than the 5 position rears I had (which is why my S'Bob has a set of 440s on the back).
Thanks Progressive! I'm looking forward to these! I hope the **** placement works with the stock Heritage bags on my '10. These seem like a great idea that's long overdue.
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11-24-2011 | 12:03 PM
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11-24-2011 | 05:38 PM
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11-24-2011 | 10:37 PM
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Progressive:
1.) Do you make a 422 standard or R.A.P. in black instead of chrome? I don't need any chrome under my bike, just something that works and can handle full throttle twists of torque & horsepower?
2.) You mention "Both shocks also incorporate an all new deflective disc damper, higher rate springs and 2” of height adjustment." Will the standard 422 now incorporate these upgrades as well?
Thanks,
K.
1.) Do you make a 422 standard or R.A.P. in black instead of chrome? I don't need any chrome under my bike, just something that works and can handle full throttle twists of torque & horsepower?
2.) You mention "Both shocks also incorporate an all new deflective disc damper, higher rate springs and 2” of height adjustment." Will the standard 422 now incorporate these upgrades as well?
Thanks,
K.