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Item #284550
Drag Specialties Shock Absorbers
$246.99 - $522.99
$246.99 - $522.99
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Drag Specialties Shock Absorbers Item # 284550
Description
Features:
- Shock bodies are steel construction with multi-stage velocity-sensitive hydraulic dampers
- Feature progressive rate springs that provide a softer initial response, but resist bottoming better than stock springs
- Improved damping rates for a more comfortable and controlled ride
- 5-position adjustable spring pre-load (adjusting tool included)
- Chrome-plated or black covers and springs for style
- Custom lengths available for stock ride height or a lowered, custom look
- Manufactured to Drag Specialties specifications by Progressive Suspension
- Sold in pairs
- TV approved
- Made in the USA
- NOTE: Lowering the motorcycle will reduce ground and cornering clearance.
- NOTE: Heavy Duty Applications are recommended for bikes that are operated at or near the manufacturers maximum load rating over 50% of the time.
- NOTE: Before purchasing or attempting to install shocks that are different than the OEM length, confirm that your wheel travel can be altered without causing clearance issues such as, swingarm/axle to exhaust contact as well as chain/belt guard or tire contact.
Part Numbers for Drag Specialties Shock Absorbers
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Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
fitter 2 from
worth the money
purchased these a month ago the ride from stock shocks to the progressive is night and day easily adjustable we ride two up a lot have them set on 3rd settings never hve to adjust them.
Date published: 2015-05-30
Rated 4 out of
5
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Pistonbroke from
Greatly improved cornering
I've run these for about a month and am very happy with the improvement in handling over the stock setup. The improved clearance and stiffer ride really help with cornering and are easily adjusted to suit your riding style. These shocks are made by Progressive for Drag specialties and are good quality.
Date published: 2017-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Harley Papa from
great shocks
I purchased these shocks 1 month ago and have noticed a great improvement in the ride from day one. Decided to try a beer run with myself and my wife to see how they would handle. It seems that the more weight that you carry the better the ride. Would recommend this product without doubt to everyone I know.
Date published: 2017-09-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rob P from
Tightened up the rear end of my 99 RKC
Shocks showed up quicker than expected, thanks! I bought these to replace the old air shocks on my 99 FLHRCI. I commute to work on my bike and many of the streets in town are under repair, or in disrepair. The old shocks just weren't up to it anymore and I'm done fiddling with air adjustments. These are your traditional oil shocks with 5 position spring preload adjustment; set and forget mostly. I selected the 13" length in chrome and the finish looks to be good. Took about 15 minutes to install and adjust. Right away I noticed a big improvement in the ride. I'm 218lbs, and 6 foot tall. I set the preload to position 4 but could probably let it back to position 3. (The shocks came with the 'C' wrench to make the adjustments.) I have not ridden with my wife on the back much as yet, but it seems position 4 or 5 on the preload will work; position 5 with additional gear, for sure. Rider + passenger = ~400lbs (~180kg).
So far these are proving to be awesome value if you just want a traditional pair of shocks to keep the tail in the air. Recommended! You could spend a lot more and do no better. I'll update if something changes.
Date published: 2022-05-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
bill m from
Excellent but took 2 tries
Ordered the 11 inch standard and used them for a while but where soft enough on my 2010 HD XL1200C sporty and my 185 LB butt but bottomed out so I set to most preload and were stiff with little travel. So ordered the 11 inch Heavy Duty models and they are perfect. Nice and low but good travel on bumps with lowest preload so when I load up for a trip I have all 5 adjustment settings. Love them. If I am long term happy with HD models I will use standards on a future build or sell on kijiji. As usual Canadas Motorcycle did a great job.
Date published: 2016-03-05
Rated 1 out of
5
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Big B from
Stock ones were way better
Unfortunately this is my first negative experience with a Fortnine purchase, I bought these shocks and for my 2015 Road glide special and I weigh 235 and these bottom out constantly. I couldn't even take my wife of 95 pounds out without her yelling at every bump. They had to come off and now sit on a shelf.
Date published: 2019-08-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pistonbroke from
Much better handling
I've run these shocks for a full season now and am very pleased with increased clearance and improved cornering. The bike feels better planted in the corners and doesn't scrape nearly as much as it used to. Nothing will turn my old barge into a sport bike but at least now I look forward to carrying some speed through the curves.
Date published: 2019-04-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
gsxr from
Smooth ride
Really happy with these. Ride two up, and these are excellent.
Speedy delivery.
Date published: 2017-06-24
Questions
What's the difference between "standard" and the "progressive" option?
There is no "better adjustment". Still only 5 pr- load settings. How a progressive spring works is that for each bit of travel, more force is required each time to compress it. So, example, if the spring is rated at 70 lbs, the first inch requires 70 lbs to compress it but the next inch might require 90 lbs and so on. A standard spring, lets say rated for 100 lbs, only requires the same to compress it, whether it's the first or second inch. A progressive will soak up those small bumps easier than a standard but will take the big ones, maybe not the exact same as a standard but still good. If you live in a pothole ridden place, go with standard.
Date published: 2019-04-14