Triumphrat

Howard_inGA · 08-10-2005

Gents,
This is the scoop from the Progressive site on which of their shocks are intended for our Rockets:

Applications
TRIUMPH
Rocket III
04
412 Series
Standard 11.5" : 412-4202C
Standard 12" : 412-4229C
Standard 12.5" : 412-4209C+
Standard 13" : 412-4213C
Standard 13" : 412-4213C
Heavy Duty 11.5" : 412-4230C
Heavy Duty 12" : 412-4234C
Heavy Duty 12.5" : 412-4219C+
Heavy Duty 13" : 412-4221C

418 Series
Standard 11.5" : 418-1003B/C
Standard 12.5" : 418-1012B/C+
Standard 13" : 418-1013B/C
Heavy Duty 12.5" : 418-1019B/C+
Heavy Duty 13" : 418-1020B/C

440 Series
Standard 11.5" : 440-4202B/C
Standard 12" : 440-4229B/C
Standard 12.5" : 440-4209B/C+
Standard 13" : 440-4213B/C
Heavy Duty 11.5" : 440-4230B/C
Heavy Duty 12" : 440-4232B/C
Heavy Duty 12.5" : 440-4233B/C+
Heavy Duty 13" : 440-4221B/C

It seems that everyone on the forum likes the 440's for the bike. Would those using them "weigh" in just one more time?

Also, here's the story on what each shock offers:

Airtail® I.A.S.®
Twin shock riders rejoice! Progressive Suspension’s revolutionary AirTail I.A.S. air suspension system is designed for Harleys and Metrics using traditional twin shocks. Why should Softail® riders have all the fun? more...
440 Series I.A.S.®
The Ultimate in ride quality. The Inertia Active System (I.A.S.) 440 Series Twin Shocks are the most state-of-the-art shocks available to the public. more...
420 Series
The 420 Series Single Shock is machined from aircraft quality aluminum that is then anodized to protect the finish. more...
418 Series
The 418 Series Aluminum Bodied Twin Shocks are the choice of top custom bike manufacturers for these simple reasons: Unsurpassed Quality! Killer Looks! Unbeatable Performance! more...
412 Series
The 412 Series shocks are simply the best value shock there is on the market today. more...
450 Series I.A.S.®
Technically the same features as the 440 series, the 450 series is designed specifically for the GL1500 Goldwing. more...
416 Series Air Shock
The Original Air Shock from Progressive Suspension. Featuring a machined aluminum air chamber for perfect sealing surfaces, heavy duty springs, air adjustability and velocity sensitive, multi-stage valving. more...
12, 13 and 14 Series
The Original Air Shock from Progressive Suspension. Featuring a machined aluminum air chamber for perfect sealing surfaces, heavy duty springs, air adjustability and velocity sensitive, multi-stage valving. more...

See this web page: Progressive page

This seems to be the best price:
Wally's Prices

[ This message was edited by: Howard_inGA on 2005-08-10 00:51 ]

Moosey · 08-10-2005

I quoted Standard 12" : 440-4229B/C to a dealer here and he wasn't able to find it, wen I quoted aussiedaves 1029 number he found, anyone have any ideas on this?

TheBikersLawyer · 08-10-2005

Thanks for the info

Will those weighing in please comment on recommendations for regular or HD

Progressive says HD is best if over 200 lbs and with a passenger

I weigh 230 lbs and don''t always carry a passenger

Some have reported the HD to be too stiff

Opinions welcomed.

Trackerjack · 08-10-2005

I'm about 200 lbs, always run solo and I have the standard Progressive 440 on the bike.
There are stiff, even on the softest setting.

So I can't imagine what Heavy duty could be....

Toystoretom · 08-10-2005

I weigh about 225 lbs (but its a dry heat) and have the standard 440s set on one and they be just fine for me. If you put the standards on setting five even this girl could ride it...

I can only guess that the heavy duties would be a jarring ride even set on the softest setting.

Tomo

08-10-2005

i emailed wallyscycleworld and they say they dont have shocks to suit triumphs and that prog susp. site doesnt list those part numbers for the rocket , or maybe i just couldnt find it.
who's out there that has put the 440 4209C that normally fits valkyrie onto their rocket?

08-10-2005

This is the chat forum, you ****heads, take your shock garbage over to the tech forum......screw !!! :brk:

RocketlessTodd · 08-10-2005

"who's out there that has put the 440 4209C that normally fits valkyrie onto their rocket? "

Easier to ask, "who HASN'T?"
That's what everybody uses.

Trackerjack · 08-11-2005

Quote:

On 2005-08-10 19:29, hipporider wrote:
i emailed wallyscycleworld and they say they dont have shocks to suit triumphs and that prog susp. site doesnt list those part numbers for the rocket , or maybe i just couldnt find it.

That not right ! On the Progressive home page you will see an application finder where you will find all shocks available for the R III.

Zeke · 08-11-2005

***** Dragon, that was one funny outburst! (Which I totally agreed with.) I almost upchucked coffee and yogurt all over my keyboard! But I had already done that after viewing that picture of Tomo's new girlfriend...