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Message started by cigaro on 01/20/06 at 12:31:06

Title: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by cigaro on 01/20/06 at 12:31:06

Besides ebay auctions, what vendor offers the best price on Progressive 412 shocks?

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Reelthing on 01/20/06 at 16:28:15

I got mine here - had them in less then 2 weeks - it's a pretty good price, most likely not the best

www.phatperformanceparts.com - $198.95 w/shipping

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by cigaro on 01/20/06 at 17:53:25

Exactly what I was looking for, Reelthing! That's the lowest price I've seen. Thanks! I did not even know about this vendor, nor had it ever come up in my web searches. Almost makes the Progressives affordable soon....:)

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by lancer on 01/20/06 at 18:33:15

Check out Jirehcycles.com, I believe they have them in the $170's.

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Hammy211 on 01/21/06 at 22:23:08

How would one know if a set off eBay would fit the Savage. I see many there that have sometime gone for cheap, but I am unsure whether they would all work for the Savage.

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by cigaro on 01/22/06 at 17:08:24

Wow, lancer, that's a great price. Never would have heard of that vendor in a million years. Now I can definitely pursue the 412s!

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/23/06 at 06:10:41

While you're at it, request a catalog from Jireh. It's like a phone book of bike stuff.

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Reelthing on 01/23/06 at 06:25:23

if I read it correct - looks like they have free ship at moment as well

Think I'll go order a 412-4233c's for the '02 from the place and see what hapens

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Reelthing on 01/23/06 at 06:43:26

gave them a call - they only carry after market HD parts, can not cross to the manufacture part number -
if I'm buying new I'd want the correct shock out of the box - no thanks

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by lancer on 01/23/06 at 10:00:04

A sportster is essentially the same size as a Savage, and every part I have put on my bike has worked just fine. The Progressive 412's and I had, and the 418's I have now came from H-D's and they work great. All I did was order the $8 metric bushing set from Progressive to mount them.
If they will physically mount up on the frame, which they do, and they are the length you want, and are appropriate for your weight (I am a bit heavy & have had no problems at all) then you are good to go.
It does not need to be an engineering issue for a set of shocks. Some things need to be exact, but this is not one of them. The Progressive shocks are good and there are plenty of settings for adjustments.
I do not know of anyone who has put on a pair of these shocks who has been unhappy with them.

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Reelthing on 01/23/06 at 10:22:51

lancer wrote:

It does not need to be an engineering issue for a set of shocks.

Heresy I tell you!!

I know we can make most things work - what I'm saying - is if I'm buying it - new - I want the correct fit out of the box - why they won't order or sell a metric bushing shock I do not know - if I'm buying it say ebay at 25 cents on the dollar (or less) than fitment considerations are aok and expected

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by lancer on 01/23/06 at 15:31:04

Be at peace Reelthing...be calm...breathe slowly...deep breathes...in...out....in....out....................now that is a little better.

I understand your desire to have a product that comes off the shelf and is dedicated to fit the Savage without mod's needed...a direct bolt on. They do not list a set for the Savage on the chart but they do have sets listed for the 800 and 1400 bikes and one of those would likely be perfect.

I am just a little easier going in some respects...nothing against you, I was just describing my take on things.
What say we go visit Sluggo's table and have a tall one?

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Reelthing on 01/23/06 at 16:24:24

Sounds got to me - you know I've had a couple of conversations with progressive about that very thing - as the 4232 and 4233 are perfect fit's - - that 42xx means it has metric bushings - to match the factory spring the 4233 does that - for a little more comfort the 4232 does that - and I'll buy see you there

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/24/06 at 05:52:01

I used the fitment guide for the Intruder 800 and got the 4214C+. They fit beautifully but do raise the bike significantly over the 10.5" stock. Below is the list of the 412's available for the VS800 and I'm sure they'll all fit the Savage, though your choice of the 11" is probably an excellent one. I like my 12.5" versions a lot but would probably have chosen the 11" or 11.5" if I were to do it over.

412 Series

Standard 11" 412-4233C
Standard 11.5" 412-4201C
Standard 12" 412-4228C
Standard 12.5" 412-4207C+
Heavy Duty 11.5" 412-4236C
Heavy Duty 12" 412-4238C
Heavy Duty 12.5" 412-4214C+

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Red_Wine on 01/31/06 at 11:01:36

Excellent info, fellas! ;D

I was wondering what progressive you would recommend for a 150 pound rider with a 400-cc Savage.

I do mostly solo rides with the occasional skid with wife to save car gas.

Thanks,

RW

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/31/06 at 11:15:58

Red_Wine wrote:

The stock shocks are 10.5" (at least on the 650). I'd suggest the standard 11" if you want to keep the look of the bike similar. The rest will raise it noticeably - obviously to varying degrees. To give you an idea, below is a before/after shot of mine. The top is with stock shocks and the bottom is with the 12.5" heavy duty Progressives.

Click the thumbnail for a larger image.
http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-98-bikepics-497272.jpg (http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-98-bikepics-497272.jpg)

Oh, and notice the tilt of the engine in the after shot. It will affect your sightglass reading. To level it, you'll need to raise the front end a bit when checking the oil level.

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Reelthing on 01/31/06 at 11:17:40

4233c should work aok - might need to turn up the preload for the two up -

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Red_Wine on 02/01/06 at 13:25:22

Thank you Rob,

I had seen those pictures before, I think the raise is a bit too much for my likes....

I'll measure my the shocks currently on bike to make sure the 11" ones are what I like/need... (maybe I'll consider the 11.5" ones, just in case...)

Reelthing,
thanks, I'll check those, and let everyone know what I decide.

Best,

RW

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by mpescatori on 05/03/06 at 04:25:05

I've just bought a set of 35cm (13"?) progressives off eBay.it for a whopping $50 inc.s/h :D
The point is there's a dial on the top of each shock absorber, reading 1 - 5; I know how the coil preload works, make it stiffer or softer etc., but what about the top dial? I assume it's to allow the oil in the shocks to seep through the damper more or less quickly, making the shock softer or stiffer while still on the same load preset.
The problem is, which is the softer setting, 1 or 5?
Of course, once fitted I could simply set it to 1, ride over a pothole, set it to 5, ride across same pothole... I just do not like riding over potholes ::))

Maurizio

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by lancer on 05/03/06 at 06:08:41

The dial at the top is the "rebound adjustment". I have not bothered to research the details of adjusting it though, I just set mine on 3 and went riding.
By the way, these shocks are the 418 model of Progresssives, and they retail for about $450. You got a great deal!

Title: Re: Who Has Best Price for Progressive Shocks?
Post by Savage_Rob on 05/03/06 at 07:18:44

Wow! Very sweet deal. Congratz!