Progressive shocks?

caper · 11-30-2009, 06:11 PM

Hi, has anyone put Progressive 440 shocks on their Nomad??

**wanderer** · 11-30-2009, 07:45 PM

I have them on mine, and I definitely think it handles better in the curves.

**Jared** · 11-30-2009, 08:03 PM

I don't have them in my bike, but I know two friends who do. They both love them! Next time I service my shocks I will definitely give them a closer look.

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-01-2009, 12:52 AM

What is the normal life of shocks? I have never changed out shocks on any bike I owned.

**ringadingh** · 12-01-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

What is the normal life of shocks? I have never changed out shocks on any bike I owned.

Usually they are good for the life of the bike, unless you want to upgrade to a higher quality shock for better handling. Its not too often they leak or break under normal use. Most guys
I bet would have a hard time telling the difference between the OEM shocks and a Progressive units unless they really start to push the bike through the corners or do a lot of two up riding.

caper · 12-01-2009, 10:58 AM

I am not looking for cornering but for a smoother ride? I have a back problem so it all helps :) am not sure if going to progressive shocks will help with the smoothness of the ride.Hopeing to get that info here .

**ringadingh** · 12-01-2009, 09:19 PM

I doubt that the shock replacement will do much for your back. I think you may be better off trying a different seat. It a tossup trying to decide wich one is best without buying them first.

caper · 12-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Yeah Ring the seat is another way to go ! More decisions LOL. With the price of the shocks and seats It will be ONE or the other.

**ringadingh** · 12-02-2009, 12:24 PM

Stop sitting on your wallet and youll feel better.

Go buy yourself a seat for Xmas. ;) I dont keep my wallet in my back pocket because after a short time it causes my back to ache.

oledawg · 12-02-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Stop sitting on your wallet and youll feel better.

Go buy yourself a seat for Xmas. ;) I dont keep my wallet in my back pocket because after a short time it causes my back to ache.

::) Oh yea Ring, when your wallet gets tooooo thick ya gotta visit the DEALER!

I won't be having any Backache for quite awhile! ::)

fish · 12-02-2009, 04:17 PM

I see that you have a back rest so does it help? it does for me. For long rides even in the cage I take my wallet out of me pocket, and believe me it not thick :'(

caper · 12-02-2009, 07:12 PM

Yes fish the back rest is great :) I wouldn't go without one from now on! I never ride the car or my bike with my wallet in my back pocket! Not that its thick eithor LOL, Its just too uncomfortable. Dam plastic cards hhahahha!!!!!!

Bdog · 12-02-2009, 09:56 PM

I went with front and rear progressive shocks and springs. Like Ring said, if you ride hard thru twisties and such then thats the way to go...way better handling but if you have a bad back then the stock air shocks are way more cushy. I would suggest that you put a equalizer system on the stock shocks. This will guarentee to have a more precise air system in place. Without it, its hard to get both shocks exactly the same pressure. Also, its a cheaper cost...Bdog

oldbikers · 12-03-2009, 01:13 PM

Caper I have progressive shocks on mine and I have a bad back but they don't have as much cushion as the stock ones I put them on to lower the bike so I could reach the ground.

towering · 12-05-2009, 06:52 AM

Im having trouble finding the correct part number for a pair of progressive shocks for my 07. Can anyone help ?

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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Progressive shocks? What is the normal life of shocks? I have never changed out shocks on any bike I owned. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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12-01-2009, 10:58 AM	#6
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Progressive shocks? I am not looking for cornering but for a smoother ride? I have a back problem so it all helps :) am not sure if going to progressive shocks will help with the smoothness of the ride.Hopeing to get that info here . __________________ Live in the NOW !
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12-01-2009, 09:19 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Progressive shocks? I doubt that the shock replacement will do much for your back. I think you may be better off trying a different seat. It a tossup trying to decide wich one is best without buying them first. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-01-2009, 10:40 PM	#8
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Progressive shocks? Yeah Ring the seat is another way to go ! More decisions LOL. With the price of the shocks and seats It will be ONE or the other. __________________ Live in the NOW !
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12-02-2009, 12:24 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Progressive shocks? Stop sitting on your wallet and youll feel better. Go buy yourself a seat for Xmas. ;) I dont keep my wallet in my back pocket because after a short time it causes my back to ache. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-02-2009, 04:17 PM	#11
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Progressive shocks? I see that you have a back rest so does it help? it does for me. For long rides even in the cage I take my wallet out of me pocket, and believe me it not thick :'( __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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12-02-2009, 07:12 PM	#12
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Progressive shocks? Yes fish the back rest is great :) I wouldn't go without one from now on! I never ride the car or my bike with my wallet in my back pocket! Not that its thick eithor LOL, Its just too uncomfortable. Dam plastic cards hhahahha!!!!!! __________________ Live in the NOW !
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12-02-2009, 09:56 PM	#13
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Progressive shocks? I went with front and rear progressive shocks and springs. Like Ring said, if you ride hard thru twisties and such then thats the way to go...way better handling but if you have a bad back then the stock air shocks are way more cushy. I would suggest that you put a equalizer system on the stock shocks. This will guarentee to have a more precise air system in place. Without it, its hard to get both shocks exactly the same pressure. Also, its a cheaper cost...Bdog __________________
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12-03-2009, 01:13 PM	#14
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Progressive shocks? Caper I have progressive shocks on mine and I have a bad back but they don't have as much cushion as the stock ones I put them on to lower the bike so I could reach the ground. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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12-05-2009, 06:52 AM	#15
towering Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington S.C Posts: 366	Progressive shocks? Im having trouble finding the correct part number for a pair of progressive shocks for my 07. Can anyone help ?
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