Yeah, the brake line might be the glitch...but Ness sells their extended brake line for ABS bikes as a separate part. So, that'll probably solve the brake line problem.


About the kits that use plates and a half dozen screws on each side to move the controls forward ... something about all of those kits just seems "off" to me. I know plenty of guys have used them and like them, but they seem hinky to me...and I'm trying to be nice lol



.....hmmm ... chrome eh? Thanks. I'll think about that. I was going to get the black H-D kit. OTOH, I do have access to a blast cabinet at work...

 

Took the scoot out for a test spin today on some familiar twisty crappy roads to see how the Progressive 422's ride. I have the drop at 1.25" and 2.5 turns of preload. the travel is good and no bottoming out. Although, it's a bit harsh on hard bumps and not very good on rebound control. At fast speeds it is worse, a bit springy on the rebound / don't like that. It does track dips in pavement well, I would say it is like a sport shock with sub-optimal rebound damping. I can set a bit less preload and that will soften out the hard bumps, but it will not solve rebound control. ideally these should be valved for both fast rebound and slow rebound.

Comparing these to the damping action in the front Ricor's, which I give a full A+, I would rate these 422's as a C+ speaking strictly in terms of a "performance aftermarket shock". Everywhere the front suspension stayed nice and planted / mannered on challenging road sections, the rear shocks were a bit out of control. While the stock HD shocks are a bit mush on compression, I would say they are actually better on rebound control than the 422's.

I'll eventually end up getting a set of Works shocks. No loss here I can sell these used on ebay for what I paid for 'em new.

 

What is different about the works as compared to those or the stock ones besides the fact that they're adjustable?

 

thanks man..ordered some trask moto bars

 

Works seems to make good shocks that perform well- I've always used them with Dyna / FXR and motoX bikes. I have no personal experience with the softail shocks they make but I have heard good reviews on them. I don't know anything about the inner workings of the HD shocks- Gas charge and a spring I suppose

There is Shotgun and Legend, but I'm not overly interested in an adjustable air suspension or dropping over a grand on one. then again I did just spend over a grand on a freaking wheel. whatever right??

 

post pics after install!

 

Yeah that's me also. I like the look of the lowered rear end but don't believe I need an adjustable air suspension. I thought I wanted one but the more I thought about it I just can't pull the trigger on it.

I will however eventually chrome my front end so your front end solution will get put in.

I need to stay off this forum lol I keep finding too many things to change. Probably should have built one from scratch and saved some money.

 

Surprisingly, building a very nice V-Twin bike from scratch can easily cost $30k or more. Unless you do all the work yourself. Even then, you'll only shave off say $10k or so in labor costs. And I'm not including custom paint.

summary of it is- either way it's gonna cost ya!

 

Are your 422's the remote adjustable ones or just standard? And definitely let us know what your thoughts are compared to the Works once you've tried both. I've been considering 422's because I also don't want to spend $1k.

Michael

 

just do it!...only live once!..if it makes you feel any better i just ordered a shotgun ...used my 2k gift card and spent about an extra $240 bucks to get everything i needed for build excluding shotgun shock...just got to get the engine covers off for powdercoating which i dont have to pay for due to the powdercoater renting a building from me...so that is always handy!...thank you for all your input!