For Sale 11.5" 440 Program Shocks

[Ishrub]

440,s for sale uk only £200,plus p/p or pick up bham.

Best to start a new for sale thread with details of the length, std 12.5", lowered 11.5" or raised 13". What spring is fitted std or heavy duty?
Did you manage to adjust the pre-load as described above and still have a problem with being too soft in curves?

 

[tails]

Best to start a new for sale thread with details of the length, std 12.5", lowered 11.5" or raised 13". What spring is fitted std or heavy duty?
Did you manage to adjust the pre-load as described above and still have a problem with being too soft in curves?

i have not botherd with them,i am going to change the springs to hyperpro on the standards,but will do what you said,cheers.

 

[tails]

please note the ones at the start of this thread are not mine.

 

[1K9]

progressive 440,s for sale uk only £200,plus p/p or pick up bham.

Are these 440 better than the stock R3 shocks? In which way? I have a set on the Valkyrie and they feel fine. They are 12.5 just like the R3. Could exchange them just for kicks. What do you think?

Also, there are two kind of shocks for the R3. Standard and touring/soft. Is that so?

 

[tails]

re shoxs 440,s
i havnt had time to adjust the 440,s yet,i will adjust them as soon as i have the time,but if there too soft for me i might see if hyperpro springs fit the shox.
all my other bikes had them fitted and were not too bad.

 

[1K9]

No adjustment. I have a set on my Valkie They are nice. Match the bike's application well. Was thinking to transfer them to the R3.

 

[tails]

do the uk have dealers for the heavier springs ?

 

[Ishrub]

Are these 440 better than the stock R3 shocks? In which way? I have a set on the Valkyrie and they feel fine. They are 12.5 just like the R3. Could exchange them just for kicks. What do you think?

Also, there are two kind of shocks for the R3. Standard and touring/soft. Is that so?

440's (out of production?) and now improved 444's are heaps better and your Valkyrie ones should be adjustable for preload with the top threaded adjustment without steps so you have to carefully ensure you have them at the same number of turns from minimum preload.

The Valkyrie one you have should fit the Rocket as the same 444 versions fit both too. Progressive Cruiser Shocks 13.0" Chrome 444-4221C | eBay

Adjusting progressive 440 shocks

New Progressive 440 12.5 Black Shocks Honda Valkyrie | eBay

$645.95 Progressive 440 IAS Heavy Duty Shocks 12 Valkyrie #809614

440 FEATURES

• High-pressure Gas, Adjustable-charged for consistent damping performance
• Patented Inertia Active System (IAS) damping for unsurpassed handling and comfort
• Top mount threaded preload adjuster allows for fine tuning with a simple twist of the cap
• Feature two independent rebound damping circuits
• Available with chromed billet aluminum end caps with chrome springs or black anodized end caps with powder coated black springs
• Inertia valve determines whether the soft (wheel) circuit or the firm (chassis) circuit is utilized to optimize both handling and comfort automatically
• All three damping circuits, compression, as well as soft and firm rebound are also velocity sensitive
• TUV approved
• Heavy Duty applications are recommended for bikes that are operated at or near the manufacturers maximum load rating over 50% of the time
• Length: 12"
• Sold in pairs
• Fits the following Honda models:
• GL1500 VALKYRIE 1997-2003 (note: standard shock for 99-01 Interstate models)
• VTX1300 2003-2009
• VTX1800 2002-2008 (note: 05-08 C and F models require two rear cushion bolts, Honda OEM# 52452-MCH-000)
• Fits the following Kawasaki models:
• VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC 1996-2008
• VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER 1999-2005
• VULCAN 1500 NOMAD 1998-2004
• Please Note: The image displayed is representative of the item, but may vary depending on your specific model.

There have been different factory rear shock spring rates on some Rocket models - some sources say harsher, presumably heavier springs on early ones and softer on Roadsters and Tourings. Whatever, they are all woeful compared to quality aftermarket ones with the correct spring rate for you weight/% usage with pillion / luggage etc.

 

[Ishrub]

do the uk have dealers for the heavier springs ?

They do not appear to have UK dealers but do have French, German and Dutch ones:
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/dealer-locator

Dutch = http://www.progressivesuspension.com/dealer-locator

Many online and eBay US sellers will ship to UK just contact them.

Contact Progressive

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/c/contact
Contact Us
Progressive Suspension
6911 Marlin Circle
La Palma, CA 90623

Toll Free - 877.690.7411

Fax - 714.523.3220

Warranty / Techline - 714.523.8700

For Technical questions - info@progressivesuspension.com

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'10 on Roadster listings
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/products/3028/2010/triumph-/rocket-iii-roadster

 

[1K9]

440's (out of production?) and now improved 444's are heaps better and your Valkyrie ones should be adjustable for preload with the top threaded adjustment without steps so you have to carefully ensure you have them at the same number of turns from minimum preload.

The Valkyrie one you have should fit the Rocket as the same 444 versions fit both too. Progressive Cruiser Shocks 13.0" Chrome 444-4221C | eBay

Adjusting progressive 440 shocks

New Progressive 440 12.5 Black Shocks Honda Valkyrie | eBay

$645.95 Progressive 440 IAS Heavy Duty Shocks 12 Valkyrie #809614

440 FEATURES

• High-pressure Gas, Adjustable-charged for consistent damping performance
• Patented Inertia Active System (IAS) damping for unsurpassed handling and comfort
• Top mount threaded preload adjuster allows for fine tuning with a simple twist of the cap
• Feature two independent rebound damping circuits
• Available with chromed billet aluminum end caps with chrome springs or black anodized end caps with powder coated black springs
• Inertia valve determines whether the soft (wheel) circuit or the firm (chassis) circuit is utilized to optimize both handling and comfort automatically
• All three damping circuits, compression, as well as soft and firm rebound are also velocity sensitive
• TUV approved
• Heavy Duty applications are recommended for bikes that are operated at or near the manufacturers maximum load rating over 50% of the time
• Length: 12"
• Sold in pairs
• Fits the following Honda models:
• GL1500 VALKYRIE 1997-2003 (note: standard shock for 99-01 Interstate models)
• VTX1300 2003-2009
• VTX1800 2002-2008 (note: 05-08 C and F models require two rear cushion bolts, Honda OEM# 52452-MCH-000)
• Fits the following Kawasaki models:
• VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC 1996-2008
• VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER 1999-2005
• VULCAN 1500 NOMAD 1998-2004
• Please Note: The image displayed is representative of the item, but may vary depending on your specific model.

There have been different factory rear shock spring rates on some Rocket models - some sources say harsher, presumably heavier springs on early ones and softer on Roadsters and Tourings. Whatever, they are all woeful compared to quality aftermarket ones with the correct spring rate for you weight/% usage with pillion / luggage etc.

Thank you for the info. I appreciate it. Have not tried to adjust mine. Certainly will. Probably they will go on the R3. The stock R3 are kind'a harsh for my 60+ skeleton. The 440 keep the tire on the road gently.