Progressive shock advice

[dwvoss]

I want to replace the stock suspension on my GS850L. I'm looking at Progressive rear shocks right now. The Progressive site recommends the standard 412 series. I often ride with a pillion, and of course, the stock rear suspension often bottoms out. Will the standard 412 series improve this situation, or will I be wishing for something more heavy duty. My weight is ~185, and my pillion is 145 or less. Advice?

[jinxz]

ime lookin at these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-...QQcmdZViewItem

[Kcwiro]

I got the same series on my 750 and was very impressed. I weigh ~185 myself and have had no issues with just my standard springs... If your goign to be carrying cargo all the time you might want to consider the heavy duty spring... even with my weight near the max of the standard spring I have not used the full adjustment with my shocks as they are now... If you haven't talked to one of the helpful reps progressive has give them a call and tell them your situation and see what they recommend.

For me the occasional passenger on standard springs has not caused problems.

good luck

[Guyver]

It just so happens...

I am selling a 13 inch eye to eye like new set of Progressive Suspension 412 series shocks on Ebay right now.~Gene

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130055793665&rd=1&rd=1

[dwvoss]

What a coincidence! .....

[chef1366]

I use Progressive rear shocks with dual heavy duty springs. I'm 6'6" and 300#. I often ride with my wife and the shocks never bottom out the bike handles great.

P.S. I also have Progressive fork springs. You should really do both.