Progressive 440s

[3xdope]

My Girlfriend used to love riding my America but hates the rocket and complains of serous lower backaches even on short rides. Right now I have stock shocks and I was considering changing them and was wondering if they would make the ride more comfortable for the rider?

[Rocketime]

The Progressives are like night and day. I would not ride a rocket without them. You have to experience a better shock before you can areally aprciate the upgrade. Your girl will love the Progressives and it makes the Rocket sooooooooo much better.

[3xdope]

Which Progressive shocks are you riding and what length?

[TallRocket]

Also try setting the stock shocks up to the 4 or 5 setting. This should improve the ride quality.

I have the 13.5 Heavy Duty Progressives. Unless you are over say 225 lbs, I would opt for the normal Progressive shock. You also have the option of raising or lowering the seat height according to the shock length.

[rocket3rider]

A friend told me that the Progressive 440 HD ride similar to the stock shocks...anyone with experience?

I have also heard that once you replace the rear shocks you need to change the front shocks. What shocks are other riders using?

Currently I am using the stock, but have noticed a lot of jumping from my front shocks. I only have 5000 miles on the rocket. Anyone with idea's would be greatly appreciated.

[dongee]

I just put Progressive 440 shocks on my 2006 R3 Tribal; one inch shorter than the stock shocks. A huge improvement in the ride; no more skittering over bumps - particulary on accel. Also, the lower position improves handling! My feet are flat on the ground and I am not leaning forward as much. Of course, the Rivco risers and pull-back Classic handlebars improved the riding position also.

dongee

[DHarvey]

Changed from the stock shocks to Progressive 440's 13" heavy duty.. I'm big but we normaly ride two up so it semed like the riht choice.. very happy..makes a real diference in handling,,much smoother and my wife is pleased with the comfort.