Rear shock replacements?

dragon57 · 10-08-2007, 08:33 AM

On my recent trip to S.D., etc., I seem to have blown a seal in my rear shocks ( I have an equalizer, so, not sure which one).
Does anyone know of a place to rebuild factory shocks, or can you reccommend a good replacement shock? Progressive makes an air shock, but it's like 600.00; GULP !!
Any help appreciated!

Scoot · 10-08-2007, 11:46 AM

Dragon I found these

Progressive Suspension 412 Series Gas Charged Twin Shocks - Vulcan 1500 Drifter/Nomad

Stock length is 13".

Part Number: PS-412-DN
MSRP: $254.95 Sale Price: $229.46

Progressive Suspension 440 Inertia Active System Shocks - Vulcan 1500 Drifter/Nomad

Stock length is 13".

Part Number: PS-440-DRIFTER-NOMAD
MSRP: $499.95 Sale Price: $449.96

Sale today only at

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com

For factory shock best price I found was from
http://www.rongreenesportscenter.com

45014B SHOCKABSORBER,LH
45014-1795 1 $389.43

dragon57 · 10-08-2007, 01:43 PM

Thanks, Scoot.
I got checking around, and Harley touring shocks are same length; found some brand new dealer take-offs (company that does trike conversions), for 49.99, plus shipping. I think I might try them; the only difference might be the bushing-to-bolt sizes, and, I don't think I'll have any trouble with it. I never liked the fact that there is no reservoir for air in the Nomad shocks, so, it's almost impossible to set the pressure where you want it. I haul a lot of weight most of the time(we camp a lot). Harley touring models are a little heavier than Nomads, so this should be right up my alley. wish me luck!

flightdoc · 10-08-2007, 02:29 PM

If you use the correct type of air pump it is easy to get the correct pressure into the shocks.

Scoot · 10-08-2007, 02:33 PM

good luck dragon!

andrkelley · 10-16-2007, 07:34 PM

Scoot
How did the Harley shocks work? If you like them, share the info or place where you bought them from I would like to check them out.
A

bobzinger · 10-17-2007, 09:03 AM

I replaced the Harley shocks on my 99 Roadking with Progressive 412. They were under $300. The Harley shocks sucked! Progressive's gave a much better ride.

bobzinger · 10-17-2007, 09:05 AM

Ooops they were Progessive 416 air shocks that I put on.

**ringadingh** · 10-17-2007, 09:17 AM

I have spoken to a couple of people who replaced the shocks with the progressive units and they are very pleased with the new ride. Although the H.D. units seem quite attractive at that price. Using the right air pump as mentioned above makes checking and inflating a super easy task, and its accurate.

dragon57 · 10-18-2007, 04:17 PM

Got my new harley take off shocks for 49.99, with air line kit.
Installed them; so far they seem great! Haven't ridden much yet, will this weekend. They seem to have more "air volume" than the Nomad shocks, so, they are easier to adjust. On the nomad; every time I would use the pressure gauge, I'd lose a couple lbs..
Actually seems to ride better, too!
I'll report back when I've ridden more.

ds06nomad · 10-19-2007, 04:57 PM

try PhatPerformanceParts.com too

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...e=1500NOMADSUS

Daryl

10-08-2007, 08:33 AM	#1
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	Rear shock replacements? On my recent trip to S.D., etc., I seem to have blown a seal in my rear shocks ( I have an equalizer, so, not sure which one). Does anyone know of a place to rebuild factory shocks, or can you reccommend a good replacement shock? Progressive makes an air shock, but it's like 600.00; GULP !! Any help appreciated! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-08-2007, 11:46 AM	#2
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Rear shock replacements? Dragon I found these Progressive Suspension 412 Series Gas Charged Twin Shocks - Vulcan 1500 Drifter/Nomad Stock length is 13". Part Number: PS-412-DN MSRP: $254.95 Sale Price: $229.46 Progressive Suspension 440 Inertia Active System Shocks - Vulcan 1500 Drifter/Nomad Stock length is 13". Part Number: PS-440-DRIFTER-NOMAD MSRP: $499.95 Sale Price: $449.96 Sale today only at http://www.cruisercustomizing.com For factory shock best price I found was from http://www.rongreenesportscenter.com 45014B SHOCKABSORBER,LH 45014-1795 1 $389.43 __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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10-08-2007, 01:43 PM	#3
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	Rear shock replacements? Thanks, Scoot. I got checking around, and Harley touring shocks are same length; found some brand new dealer take-offs (company that does trike conversions), for 49.99, plus shipping. I think I might try them; the only difference might be the bushing-to-bolt sizes, and, I don't think I'll have any trouble with it. I never liked the fact that there is no reservoir for air in the Nomad shocks, so, it's almost impossible to set the pressure where you want it. I haul a lot of weight most of the time(we camp a lot). Harley touring models are a little heavier than Nomads, so this should be right up my alley. wish me luck!
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10-08-2007, 02:29 PM	#4
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Rear shock replacements? If you use the correct type of air pump it is easy to get the correct pressure into the shocks.
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10-08-2007, 02:33 PM	#5
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Rear shock replacements? good luck dragon! __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-16-2007, 07:34 PM	#6
andrkelley Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Rear shock replacements? Scoot How did the Harley shocks work? If you like them, share the info or place where you bought them from I would like to check them out. A
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10-17-2007, 09:03 AM	#7
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Rear shock replacements? I replaced the Harley shocks on my 99 Roadking with Progressive 412. They were under $300. The Harley shocks sucked! Progressive's gave a much better ride. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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10-17-2007, 09:05 AM	#8
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Rear shock replacements? Ooops they were Progessive 416 air shocks that I put on. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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10-17-2007, 09:17 AM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Rear shock replacements? I have spoken to a couple of people who replaced the shocks with the progressive units and they are very pleased with the new ride. Although the H.D. units seem quite attractive at that price. Using the right air pump as mentioned above makes checking and inflating a super easy task, and its accurate. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-18-2007, 04:17 PM	#10
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	Rear shock replacements? Got my new harley take off shocks for 49.99, with air line kit. Installed them; so far they seem great! Haven't ridden much yet, will this weekend. They seem to have more "air volume" than the Nomad shocks, so, they are easier to adjust. On the nomad; every time I would use the pressure gauge, I'd lose a couple lbs.. Actually seems to ride better, too! I'll report back when I've ridden more.
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10-19-2007, 04:57 PM	#11
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Rear shock replacements? try PhatPerformanceParts.com too http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...e=1500NOMADSUS Daryl
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