Hi all,

Looking to replace my stock rear shocks on my '14 Wide Glide. Dont want to lower it any more - just looking for a better ride quality. 

Q: What size are the stock units - 12inch or ??

I am after a bit more " Suppleness" with out bottoming out and still maintaining good handling.

I have seen a number of people are using the " Progressive" brand - they seemed well priced - ride quality ? 

With a budget in mind - what would you reconmend - I am more after compliant ride for those shitty country roads 

Any Avice is most welcome.......

I purchased some Progressive 444's - should recieve them in a few weeks time - will post a report after a few hundred k's 

I had 2 sets of 412 on my low rider both leaked oil went to ikons really happy with them

Fitted these Progressive 430 1" lower shocks last week to my 2015 Dyna Low Rider.

Don't know if I like them as yet, feel a bit stiff,

maybe they will soften up after a couple of hundred K's

Moz

I have had 7610 ikons for 4 years some 2 up riding and luggage seem to be good shockies as I said on previous post had 2 sets of 412 progressive 1 was replaced under warranty next set exceeded the 12 months so I got the ikons 

Thanks Lushy

I looked those up today and they seem like a good option & affordable. Some have suggested going with a little longer than standard, so was wondering what you went with?

Appreciated Don

Thanks for that, and I have ordered a set today.

once there on I will post some feedback , but from what I've been reading it should all be good

thanks

Don

The Hagon Nitro's fitted and I dont think they upset the look? I will give my thoughts on the ride after I ride it

Don

Closer

My advise, dont worry about the look! WHO CARES, Why seek approval from other people, if you like it and it works then job done.

Well, I took the plunge and installed a set of Black Progressive 444,s - went for a 200k ride the other day and after about 4 stops to adjust the rear - impressed, worth the investment. They handle the rough country roads with ease and the rear end felt very " planted " when cornering hard under power. 

Note: To install them you need to use a dremel tool and shave approx 2mm out of the top shock mount chrome cover - otherwise the foul of shock head where they mount. I ordered a new set and will stash away and modify the old one - may even have the powder coated.

So far so good - have not tried two up on the bike ( rarely ride two up anyway ) but I would suspect a simple turn of the adjuster will be suffice.

Will post up some pics when I finnish the cover mods......

PS thanks for all the advice - the forum is invaluble for the info and opinions - great source.....

   Bite the bullet and buy fournales, expensive but in my book the best, fully rebuildable and work 

Ballsy 

Now with about 2000k on the Hagon Nitro shocks and very pleased. They make a big difference, just feels heaps better.

If that helps anyone else

Don

Mate, the seat in that picture is simply the standard Harley fitment, however I do also have the Harley Signature (touring) seat.

which for me (tall) works well and has the little backrest which I think is bloody great on a long ride

regards

Don