Progressive Suspension 444 shocks and fork springs

TinCanNavy said:
I did them myself. Being a former industrial maintenance tech I made sure everything went back in place, filled, measured, torqued, and no leftovers. I've done this, before, to two other bikes, and everything was smooth as silk. I'm stumped.
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Seems like you need a knowledgeable Rocketeer on here to give you some ideas on what to check.
 
Walking Tall said:
Seems like you need a knowledgeable Rocketeer on here to give you some ideas on what to check.
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Did my '11 Thunderbird 1600 last year and that was smooth sailing. Totally different ride now.
Thinking maybe the Rocket could use a bit more preload / longer spacer. Still nose dives a little, when braking, but not anything as bad as it used to.
 
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Just put 444 12.5 HDs on my 2014 Roadster two days ago. Only rode about 50 miles on them so far, but have noticed a much smoother ride over the stock units. Going to do the fork springs next.
 
JerseyDog said:
Just put 444 12.5 HDs on my 2014 Roadster two days ago. Only rode about 50 miles on them so far, but have noticed a much smoother ride over the stock units. Going to do the fork springs next.
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Good to hear. If you don't mind me asking, how much do you weigh?
 
Walking Tall said:
Good to hear. If you don't mind me asking, how much do you weigh?
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248.5 lbs. I left them at "full soft" for the first test ride, I think I need to increase the preload perhaps 2 lines on the shock.
 
JerseyDog said:
248.5 lbs. I left them at "full soft" for the first test ride, I think I need to increase the preload perhaps 2 lines on the shock.
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Thanks. Well I should be fine then, I'm about 20 pounds heavier than you. Was worried that I should've gone with the standard springs.
 
Am setting at 250 pound's and had HD"s. Yes they worked but had them at the soft end. The regular worked out better for me. On a strict diet so as time goes on the regulars will get better and better. Walking tall you will be fine.
 
sonny said:
Am setting at 250 pound's and had HD"s. Yes they worked but had them at the soft end. The regular worked out better for me. On a strict diet so as time goes on the regulars will get better and better. Walking tall you will be fine.
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Thanks, Sonny. From what I understand, Progressive will swap out the springs within the first 30 days for no charge, if the customer made the wrong choice. I need to get them on my bike so I can feel the difference...
 
How much preload is on the springs?
 
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