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Posted by 45 Bravo
 - September 18, 2011, 21:05:29 PM

Hello, I am going to ask a question here that has been covered before, but maybe not into the same detail as i need.

Today my wife and i were riding the drifter 1500, and hit a rather larger bump in the road, and bottomed out pretty good, after getting home and after the bike cooled i was cleaning it up and noticed the left rear shock leaking oil.

It is stock, and was set at the factory pressure i am sure.

a couple of questions:
1. is it possible to fix the shocks?
2. Others have suggested the PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION HEAVY-DUTY 440 IAS SERIES SHOCKS.
what is their max loading?

together we are tipping 500+ Lbs.

3. what are some of my alternatives to carry this load?

I notice they have a 812 series shock on the progressive site also. Does anyone know if it is heavier rated than the 440?

Essentially, i am asking what can be done to make the drifter carry say, 600 lbs. of crew & gear?

Thanks.

45 Bravo

edit: I also saw something on the HD ultra classic shocks, are they any better or heavier duty than the factory drifter shocks

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