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progressive shock question

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I put a set of Midi shocks on yesterday, and these are going to have to be replaced! They are too stiff. My question is what weight of spring should I be getting for the Progressives when I order them? Also, PM me if interested in the Midi's
 
I think folks are going to need to know what you weigh, and how often you ride two up. I've also read recommendations to call progressive directly and discuss it with them.
 
I weigh 230lbs and went with the 105/150 heavy duty springs on my bike. The shocks are set at the #2 setting (1 being the lightest) and this is very comfortable for me. The bike rides like its on rails.
 
Im interested in the MDIs...what length? Wanna trade for some forks and a triple tree?? Lemme know.
 
I weight 175 and have the heavy duty springs. Set on the second setting, is great for jumps! :D

Eric
 
You can also try Hagon. Go to thier website and pick the style shock you want and then call them. They will ask you questions about your weight, riding stlye, two up percentage and then match the spring rate with what you tell them. I have a set and they are good shocks. Progressive also has a tech support number, the 12 series are also supplied with the damper and they have different choices on the spring weight available for the dampers.
 
I weigh, um, a lot... (about 270) and I ride like a bat outta you-know-where.

My Progressive 12 series shocks are wearing the extra-extra-heavy duty springs -- they're actually only listed for very heavy older bikes like the Kawasaki Voyager and the Gold Wing, and the rating is 120/170.

In your case, the Heavy Duty springs should be perfect -- Progressive lists regular and heavy duty springs for the GS850, so just go with the heavy duty.
 
At 200lbs you are sort of on the borderline. The heavy duty springs are stiff, you probably could use them at the lightest setting but if they were too firm then not really much you can do. If at some point you plan on 2 up riding you would want the HD springs.
 
almarconi said:
At 200lbs you are sort of on the borderline. The heavy duty springs are stiff, you probably could use them at the lightest setting but if they were too firm then not really much you can do. If at some point you plan on 2 up riding you would want the HD springs.
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Not even two up, if you plan on packing for a rally, you can easily end up with 100lbs of crap on the bike in tools, clothes and whatever else...
 
Not even two up, if you plan on packing for a rally, you can easily end up with 100lbs of crap on the bike in tools, clothes and whatever else...
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Good point..I hadn't thought of carrying any gear. Perhaps the HD springs would be the best choice for you.
 
Well, I am 240 lbs or so and ride 2-up fairly often so I hope the MDI's I ordered are going to be ok:cry:
 
Well, I am 240 lbs or so and ride 2-up fairly often so I hope the MDI's I ordered are going to be ok
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No one on the forum had any feedback on these shocks? They must be stiff according to the OP's comments. Hopefully they will work out for you.
 
MDI's: They work fine on my friends 550. Too stiff for me at 165lb but not impossible. About right for him at 230 -240 ish. A couple of clicks on the preload for his girlfriend on the back (about 120 at a guess looking at her).

Dan :)
 
gearhead13 said:
Well, I am 240 lbs or so and ride 2-up fairly often so I hope the MDI's I ordered are going to be ok:cry:
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Im running MDIs on my 1100ES. Im about 260-270 depending on the day. At full preload with Rose on the back (shes about 130, maybe less?...she might kick my ass for that?? LOL) and saddle bags loaded, the ride is GREAT. With just me, at middle preload, its still a little stiff but not bad, and I like my bike a little on the stiff side when being aggro in the corners... All in all, not bad shocks for 80 bucks. At your weight, with just you, id go min preload, and two clicks for your girl or rally packing... You'll be good to go man!


TCK
 
crapwacker said:
I just ordered some Hagon shocks from Dave Quinn Motorcycles.http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/Hagon.html Nice guy to deal with, and get this, up to three spring exchanges.:clap: These shocks have many custom build options. Polished stainless:cool: body and shroud with chrome spring.
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I bought a used pair off ebay a while back for my GS750EX and there was an immediate improvement in the ride even going straight on the freeway. A properly setup pair matched to your weight and length requirement are a good choice.:dancing: What was your cost out the door?
 
:o $343 and i think $13 shipping. More than Progressives would have been, but still less than OEM! And I got the look I want, which I couldn't get with Progressive
 
Love the Hagon shocks

Love the Hagon shocks

Look great ride even better.
 
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