I'm looking at upgrading my OEM air shocks with a set of Progressive air shocks. Opinions?
Models?

Thanks

 

Shocks are like a what oil topic. I pondered the same thing for way too long. Ended up with Ohlins and the wife is happy which of course makes my life happier. Do some searches and good luck on deciding.

I really wish I had decided last year I was just too skeptical the little extra money was worth it. I have no doubt now.

 

I had progressive air shocks on my '99 RG. Was very happy with them but I'm sure Ohlins are better.

 

I have progressive 940s on my road glide and they are better than stock. Putting a set of jri shocks on tomorrow i got from Howard at motorcyclemetal.com . I'll leave some feed back when i break them in. Would have done it already but sandy really screwed up my week so far!

 

I put on a set of 944's about a month ago and all I can say is WOW! Should've done it a long time ago!!

 

The stock FLHTCU is great upgrade from my old jap cruiser but I'm gettin old and crotchety and I suffer from "noass" disease so in looking for more "cushy". I'm curious about the jri shocks.

 

I'm installing them today do it will a little while before i get them dialed in. But I'll let you know when i do. In the meantime get on touch with Howard at Motorcyclemetal.com, he can help you and he Carries jri, ohlines, and penskie. He can help you decide which may be best for your situation.

 

Hey Shooter,
It's been an hour now, how about a report on the JRI's?

Really, please do keep us posted or send me a PM. I know it takes some time to dial in new shocks.
I currently have the 940's and am looking at some of Howard's stuff. But want to maintain the ride height on my SG.

Bob

 

SHOCKS I've used----stock I didn't like , Progressive 940's were a huge improvement over stock , Ohlin's #3-#3 were a huge improvement over Progressive , JRI are a slight improvement over Ohlins

 

I preferred the 440s with standard springs to the 940s with heavy-duty and standard springs. (I weigh #215). I never tried the 944's.

The 440's were actually pretty good. They had a good ride, and didn't bottom out. I could never get the 940's to provide a compliant ride and not bottom. So my recommendation among Progressive shocks is their 440s with standard springs, if you're not more than about 215-220. If you go more than that, or ride two-up more than once in a while, the heavy duty springs might be better. Progressive will swap springs. You take your shocks off, and ship them in. Cost is about 50-60 bucks, depending on your proximity (shipping) to the SoCal factory...

Alan