New shocks for Maggie

Started by guywheatley, July 30, 2013, 01:41:58 PM

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hootmon

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August 09, 2013, 08:37:37 PM
Quote from: Jmosmith on August 09, 2013, 07:52:23 PM
How did you choose WHICH Progressive shocks to get for the back end?  Looks like they have a few choices.  (Or I'm reading it wrong.)

I also need to replace my front end springs with Progressives, but they only have ONE model (11-1126) for the 3rd Gen Magna.  Is this my only choice?  Nothing better?   I'm 6'3", 235 lbs.
I'm not sure what you mean by "better"...
I'm 6'1.5" and 215 lbs..
You adjust the stiffness of the front by increasing or decreasing the amount or spacer you place above the spring, or by going with higher viscosity fork oil...
The difference is subtle, but well worth it.. (in the front at least).. I still have stock shocks in the back.. I rarely go two up..
"accidents aren't predictable, don't be a DUMBASS" - MD Dan

TLRam1

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August 11, 2013, 12:33:38 AM
Quote from: Jmosmith on August 09, 2013, 07:52:23 PM
How did you choose WHICH Progressive shocks to get for the back end?  Looks like they have a few choices.  (Or I'm reading it wrong.)

I also need to replace my front end springs with Progressives, but they only have ONE model (11-1126) for the 3rd Gen Magna.  Is this my only choice?  Nothing better?   I'm 6'3", 235 lbs.

Yes you probably have the Standard replacement rear shocks and the Heavy Duty model.
Terry

My mama always told me never put off till tomorrow people you can kill today.

Allen, TX.

74 GT750 - 75 GT380 – 01 Magna - 03 KX 250-01 – 04 WR 450 - 74 T500 Titan

guywheatley

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August 18, 2013, 09:53:25 AM Last Edit: August 18, 2013, 10:11:54 AM by guywheatley
I finally got the new shocks on a went for a ride yesterday. The difference is mind blowing. I could gush for hours about how great they are, but truth be told my old ones were so bad I'd probably be impressed with simply marginal shocks. I've had a slight shimmy in the front wheel for a couple of years. I noticed that it got better or worse depending on whether or not I had a tank bag on the rack and by how much weight I had in it. I even put progressive springs in the front forks a while back hoping that would help. But the rear shocks were so bad, I really couldn't tell a difference.
With the new rear shocks, the shimmy is gone. The bike handles way better. Looking back, I wonder why it took me so long to realize how bad a problem I had.
Maggie is fun to ride again.
412 Progressives. I recommend them.
I'd rather be outside than in.
Guy

lragan

#18
August 18, 2013, 09:07:38 PM
Thanks for the report, Guy.
Lawrence
'96 Blue Austin TX
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outlaw

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August 18, 2013, 10:57:37 PM
Who did you order them from? I know mine are bad too and I've been thinking of replacing them.

guywheatley

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August 19, 2013, 10:10:14 AM Last Edit: August 19, 2013, 10:12:35 AM by guywheatley
Quote from: outlaw on August 18, 2013, 10:57:37 PM
Who did you order them from? I know mine are bad too and I've been thinking of replacing them.
I got them at a local cycle shop. (Cycle Zone in Texarkana) But I'm pretty sure he just ordered them from J&P cycles.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/701-834
I'd rather be outside than in.
Guy
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