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Progressive 490 shocks

  • leachy
    leachy
    7 years ago
    Hi all,
    Just wondering if anyone has experience with 490 progressive shocks. They are going on a low rider. I had ordered 444 until I found out it was a 10-12 week wait. There doesn't seem to be a lot of real world info out there.
  • Big Steve
    Big Steve
    7 years ago
    I don't have any experience with the 490's but curious who told you that wait time on 444s?

    I ordered my 444s from Revzilla, ordered them Thursday night and had them before Friday the following week.
  • leachy
    leachy
    7 years ago
    Rollies here in Australia have run out of stock.
  • leachy
    leachy
    7 years ago
    Finally fitted the 490's today and they are really good. They make the bike feel a lot better on a rough road, not a great deal of different on the smooth stuff but make the rear end feel a lot more solid. Next comes the front, as that just feel so inadequate.
  • leachy
    leachy
    7 years ago
    Its a 2016 Low Rider. I set the sag as best as I could by measuring the with the wheel off the ground. Took it for a spin but seemed a little firm, but that could of been they were just new. I adjusted it more on the the recommendations of the spring length that comes with the shocks the spring length is currently set to about 200mm bike only . I weigh 82kg and the bike is relatively standard, haven't tried it with a pillion yet. but did about 250kms on the weekend over relatively rough roads and it felt alot better. The steering is alot sharper probably due to the back lifted slightly. I haven't adjusted the dampening yet.
    One thing that you need to modify is the chrome shock top bolt covers as the cutout isnt big enough

    I looked at overseas but by the time shipping, exchange rate and other bank fees came into account it was a lot in the price difference. I ended up purchasing them through Harley Heaven Western Sydney.

    Regards
    Leachy
  • fatslim
    fatslim
    7 years ago
    Leachy, I wish you well with your Progressive 490s.
    Setting the sag correctly by way of spring preload provided you have the correct spring*, then subsequently adjust rebound will assist accurate evaluation of improvement.
    * @ 82kg you're close to HD ideal weight. I'm a fat bastard and usually use a heavier spring, eat more and exercise less.
    The stock shocks of the Lowrider aren't wonderful, the 490 would offer an improvement.

    I own a Lowrider S which is fitted with a different (better, and a price to match) rear shock from the factory, hence I asked the settings you had struck.

    Decided to purchase Ohlins HD762, took 5 days to arrive from OS to my door. Saved $500 on the Aussie MSRP price with help from an ebay offer.
    Ripper shocks for a Lowrider, or Lowrider S, especially if you prefer ride height close to stock or up to +10mm.
    Ohlins HD816 if you're into further ground clearance flexibilty, but there's a bit more to it than that.
  • leachy
    leachy
    7 years ago
    Hi Fatslim,
    I would have liked Ohlins but the extra cost wasn't in the bubget, I also have a VFR if I want to go fast around corners, wanted it more for comfort.

    Ohlins are the pinnacle in my opinion
  • leachy
    leachy
    7 years ago
    Hi Fatslim,
    They cost $985.00, I decided to buy from here as I get a local lifetime warranty and I had some spare cash. 

    I still really happy with them the whole bike seems to be getting a bit better now it's hit 2500kms. I'll probably fit the progressive cartridge inserts in the near future.

    Regards
    Leachy
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