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- Progressive Suspension®944 Series Ultra-Low Shocks (944-4001UL)944 Series Ultra-Low Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 12.5". Rate: Standard. Just like the name implies, this is the lowest version of Progressive Suspension 944 Series shocks. Designed to sit 2" lower than a stock HD Touring...Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) allows the shocks to sense the frequency of a bump and automatically adjust damping for superior ride qualitySits 1" lower on most models$872.95
- Progressive Suspension®944 Series Ultra-Low Shocks (944-4019UL)944 Series Ultra-Low Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 12.5". Rate: Heavy Duty. Just like the name implies, this is the lowest version of Progressive Suspension 944 Series shocks. Designed to sit 2" lower than a stock HD...Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) allows the shocks to sense the frequency of a bump and automatically adjust damping for superior ride qualitySits 1" lower on most models$872.95
- Progressive Suspension®944 Series Ultra-Touring Shocks (944-4071UT)944 Series Ultra-Touring Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13". Rate: Super Duty. 944 Ultra Touring: Progressive Suspension 944 Series Ultra Touring shocks are designed to deliver a comfortable ride at a 1" lowered stance....Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) allows the shocks to sense the frequency of a bump and automatically adjust damping for superior ride qualitySits 1" lower on most models$872.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Piggyback Reservoir Shocks (970-1008B)970 Series Piggyback Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13.6". Inspired by racers, riders and those that demand more of their bikes than weekend coffee runs, the built in the USA 970 Series shocks combine a high...High Pressure Gas MonotubeDeflective Disc Damping$1,378.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Piggyback Reservoir Shocks (970-1007B)970 Series Piggyback Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 14.3". Rate: Standard. Inspired by racers, riders and those that demand more of their bikes than weekend coffee runs, the built in the USA 970 Series shocks...High Pressure Gas MonotubeDeflective Disc Damping$1,378.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Piggyback Reservoir Shocks (970-1011B)970 Series Piggyback Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 12.5". Rate: Standard. Inspired by racers, riders and those that demand more of their bikes than weekend coffee runs, the built in the USA 970 Series shocks...High Pressure Gas MonotubeDeflective Disc Damping$1,378.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Piggyback Reservoir Shocks (970-1012B)970 Series Piggyback Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13". Rate: Standard. Inspired by racers, riders and those that demand more of their bikes than weekend coffee runs, the built in the USA 970 Series shocks combine...High Pressure Gas MonotubeDeflective Disc Damping$1,378.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Rear Remote Reservoir Shocks (970-1015B)970 Series Rear Remote Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Finish: Black. Length: 14". Rate: Standard. High performance suspension and massive touring machines are not often spoken of in the same sentence, yet Progressive...Best of the best performanceProgressive rate springs are adjusted via threaded pre-load adjusters$1,378.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Rear Remote Reservoir Shocks (970-1016B)970 Series Rear Remote Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Finish: Black. Length: 15". Rate: Standard. High performance suspension and massive touring machines are not often spoken of in the same sentence, yet Progressive...Best of the best performanceProgressive rate springs are adjusted via threaded pre-load adjusters$1,378.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Rear Remote Reservoir Shocks (970-1014B)970 Series Rear Remote Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Finish: Black. Length: 13". Rate: Standard. High performance suspension and massive touring machines are not often spoken of in the same sentence, yet Progressive...Best of the best performanceProgressive rate springs are adjusted via threaded pre-load adjusters$1,378.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Remote Reservoir Shocks (970-2004B)970 Series Remote Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Finish: Black. Length: 12". Rate: Heavy Duty. High performance suspension and massive touring machines are not often spoken of in the same sentence, yet Progressive...Best of the best performanceProgressive rate springs are adjusted via threaded pre-load adjusters$1,437.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Remote Reservoir Shocks (970-2003B)970 Series Remote Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Finish: Black. Length: 12". Rate: Standard. High performance suspension and massive touring machines are not often spoken of in the same sentence, yet Progressive Suspension...Best of the best performanceProgressive rate springs are adjusted via threaded pre-load adjusters$1,437.95
- Progressive Suspension®970 Series Remote Reservoir Shocks (970-2002B)970 Series Remote Reservoir Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Finish: Black. Length: 13". Rate: Heavy Duty. High performance suspension and massive touring machines are not often spoken of in the same sentence, yet Progressive...Best of the best performanceProgressive rate springs are adjusted via threaded pre-load adjusters$1,437.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Black Shocks 15" (990-1013)990 Series Rear Black Shocks 15" by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 15". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Rebound DampingAdjustable Preload by Hand$1,723.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Heavy-Duty Black Shocks 12" (990-2002)990 Series Rear Heavy-Duty Black Shocks 12" by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 12". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet,...Adjustable Rebound DampingAdjustable Preload by Hand$1,782.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-1012)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 14". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,723.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-1007)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13.5". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,723.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-1004)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,723.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-1002)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13.5". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,723.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-1001)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 12.5". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,723.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-2004)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,782.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-2003)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,782.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-1011)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 13.5". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,723.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-1003)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 12". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,723.95
- Progressive Suspension®990 Series Rear Shocks (990-2001)990 Series Rear Shocks by Progressive Suspension®. Length: 12". The most adjustable shock in the V-Twin market, the 990 Sport series shock features complete adjustability with a 0.4” adjustable height eyelet, rebound damping...Adjustable Height Eyelet - 0.4”Adjustable Rebound Damping$1,782.95
- Progressive Suspension®Black Mono Shock 11.4" (428-1000)Black Mono Shock 11.4" by Progressive Suspension®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...$402.95
- Race Tech®Gold Valve™ Shock Kit (SMGV 5046)Gold Valve™ Shock Kit by Race Tech®. Proven bolt-on shock valving system that improves control, traction, performance and bottoming resistance. Increased flow area puts valving control on the shim stack for outstanding tunability....Designed to fine-tune your ride so you can enjoy top-notch performanceGreat for amateur motocross riders and professional bike rippers alike$179.99
- Race Tech®Gold Valve™ Shock Kit (SMGV 3610)Gold Valve™ Shock Kit by Race Tech®. Proven bolt-on shock valving system that improves control, traction, performance and bottoming resistance. Increased flow area puts valving control on the shim stack for outstanding tunability....Designed to fine-tune your ride so you can enjoy top-notch performanceGreat for amateur motocross riders and professional bike rippers alike$207.05
- Race Tech®Gold Valve™ Shock Kit (SMGV 5045)Gold Valve™ Shock Kit by Race Tech®. Proven bolt-on shock valving system that improves control, traction, performance and bottoming resistance. Increased flow area puts valving control on the shim stack for outstanding tunability....Designed to fine-tune your ride so you can enjoy top-notch performanceGreat for amateur motocross riders and professional bike rippers alike$207.05
- Race Tech®Gold Valve™ Shock Kit (SMGV 4633)Gold Valve™ Shock Kit by Race Tech®. Proven bolt-on shock valving system that improves control, traction, performance and bottoming resistance. Increased flow area puts valving control on the shim stack for outstanding tunability....Designed to fine-tune your ride so you can enjoy top-notch performanceGreat for amateur motocross riders and professional bike rippers alike$207.05
All modern motorcycles are equipped with suspension parts that help improve handling and provide comfort for riders and passengers by absorbing vibration and the energy of impacts caused by road irregularities. The front suspension consists of a pair of telescopic fork tubes, while the rear section includes a swingarm suspended on single or double shock absorbers or rigid struts. By changing and adjusting shock absorbers, you can fine-tune your suspension so that it can provide the quality of ride that you want. Almost all hydraulic or high-pressure gas monotube shock absorbers on motorcycles, which are also called “shocks” or “dampers,” come with coil-over springs. Hydraulic shocks may have internal or external oil reservoirs.
By choosing and installing new shock absorbers on your motorcycle, you can change the stance of your machine, its ride height, and handling. Also, you might want to replace your dampers if your old parts are worn or damaged. Most riders prefer to make their vehicles ride as smoothly as possible without losing their handling quality. One of the simplest and most affordable ways of upgrading a motorcycle suspension is the installation of performance shock absorbers with velocity-sensitive damping and quick pre-load adjusting capabilities. You can fine-tune the quality of the ride on the fly depending on the load and riding conditions.
Today, you don’t even need tools to adjust the compression rate of your shocks. You simply flip the switch or turn the threaded pre-load adjusters to achieve noticeable changes in ride quality and handling. You may want to make an adjustment or install new dampers if you feel that the ride is too harsh, and the suspension is too rigid or is not using full travel. Also, you may experience excessive body roll or bottom out completely on large bumps or landings after jumps on a dirt bike. The installation process is fairly simple, and the job could be done with only basic hand tools.
The only "advanced" thing that you will need to swap your twin shock absorbers is a motorcycle jack or lift stand. You have to find a safe way to elevate the rear side of your bike and then support the weight of the rear wheel assembly to eliminate the pressure on the shock fasteners. You can use wooden planks and wedges to keep the wheel from falling down when you remove bolts holding the shock absorbers. If you have decided to install taller shocks, make sure you lift your bike high enough to lower the swingarm to fit new parts.
There are only two bolts for each damper – the upper one on the frame, and the other one on the swingarm. Remove the bottom bolts first. That way the shocks will safely hang on the upper fasteners without crashing on your hands when you take out one of the bolts. For the same reason, put on the upper bolts first when installing the new shocks. If new dampers are longer or shorter, remove or add planks under the rear wheel and adjust the wedge to align mounting points on the swingarm and the bottom of new shocks. Check your service manual and use a torque wrench to tighten shock absorber bolts according to the factory specifications.
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