Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => General Discussion => Topic started by: aclone on February 05, 2010, 07:44:46 AM

Title: 440 hd shock
Post by: aclone on February 05, 2010, 07:44:46 AM
The stock air shock is 13", so it makes sence that the 440 should be 13". I ride two up with bags alot.  What length works for those of you that have the 440's.
Thanks Mark
Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: chief on February 05, 2010, 12:00:24 PM
I put 13" 440's on mine... they are great IMHO...
Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: ski.dive on February 05, 2010, 18:45:18 PM
chief:
are both the eyes of the shocks 1/2"?
will 13 1/2 shocks work  or only 13"?

Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: chief on February 05, 2010, 22:39:22 PM
I think they will work, but I also think it will lift your bike that 1/2". You really don't need the lift with 440's. They work well 2-up.
Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: ski.dive on February 06, 2010, 07:30:12 AM
CHIEF:
do you know if harley davidson 13" shocks fit the DRIFTER 1500?
THEY HAVE 1/2" HOLES
Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: chief on February 06, 2010, 12:26:52 PM
I see... I have no idea what the holes are on the shocks meant for the drifter. You might wanna have a look on the progressive site and see how he two compare.
Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: aclone on February 08, 2010, 16:40:19 PM
Thanks looks like the 13" will work the best!
Mark
Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: ramakins on April 19, 2010, 18:45:02 PM
CHIEF,
I have been lookin @ shocks today, thinkin of upgrading to the progressive 440s w/IAS system. Was wondering if you went with the HEAVY DUTY, or STANDARD shock, and what criteria I should think about to make that choice. Also they do not seem to come with an air option (I did not see it in the specs), as our stock shocks do, should that concern me? After looking @ MODS/TIPS, think I will replace front springs @ the same time if I choose to move forward (good job on the instruction page). 

Harry
Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: chief on April 19, 2010, 21:04:42 PM
I went with the standard spring. It works fine for me, but you need to consider your max loading. The HD will be stiffer which will mean a stiffer ride, solo or unloaded.

No air to deal with which is a plus for me.

Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: aclone on April 20, 2010, 07:20:41 AM
Progressive has a sale in April (2010)  buy a set of 440 get a set of front springs free.   Check progressives web site for details.

Mark
Title: Re: 440 hd shock
Post by: ramakins on April 20, 2010, 14:42:41 PM
Quote from: aclone on April 20, 2010, 07:20:41 AM
Progressive has a sale in April (2010)  buy a set of 440 get a set of front springs free.   Check progressives web site for details.

Mark

Thanks for the tip,
Harry