Shocks for '96 sportty

johalber · Oct 27th, 2006, 02:47 PM

hi,

Have not done much research on this but...am looking to modify or replace the shocks on my sporty to help accomodate for two bigger people . Anybody have any info on this and is this an expensive venture?

Johalber

sopana · Oct 27th, 2006, 02:50 PM

johalber,

In my opinion, you will get the most "bang for the buck" with Progressive 412's - get the version with the heavy-duty springs. I have them on my '03, and am very pleased with their performance.

Sopana

Dirk@Wilbers · Feb 14th, 2007, 05:21 AM

Hi Johalber,

I work for the German company Wilbers Products GmbH and we are an suspension expert for more than 20 years. As I'm not allowed to advertise here, I just stopped by to tell you that maybe we might have an alternative offer.
All our shock absorbers for example are custom made to exactly meet your personal requirements such as weight and riding style without extra charge. On shocks, we offer 5 years guarantee!

In case that you would like to know more, just contact me by PM, ok?

Sorry for the advertising, just wanted to help!

Take care,

Dirk

AoXY · Feb 15th, 2007, 05:16 AM

Hello Dirk,

Glad to see staff Wilbers Company join us here,why you are not give us preview from your personal opinion about your company product on Harley Davidson Product Review forum,so we can have more information from individually staff and then if we interested we can buy it and use on our bikes

Jam

Dirk@Wilbers · Mar 9th, 2007, 04:25 AM

Hello again and sorry that I answer so late. We had a big trade fair in Dortmund last weekend so pre- and after preparations were quite busy. I will gladly give you some overall information about our products. I will use the link AoXY provided... Once again, sorry that it took me so long for an answer.

Have a great weekend,

Dirk

owajee · Jun 1st, 2007, 10:29 PM

I have the progressive 412's which I paid around $330. I installed them myself without too much problem. I bought them so I could ride 2 up and have been satisfied with their performance so far. I am going on my first 200+ mile ride tomorrow and will post if I have any problems with comfort.

~owajee

Hobbit · Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:14 AM

I use Hagon shocks custom made in the UK they are cheap in comparrison to most aftermarket shocks and ride supberbly i have a custom set currently on my xv535 to slam down the rear by 80mm and they are capable of riding 2up with out bottoming or being to harsh solo

Oct 27th, 2006, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
johalber Start The Engine Join Date: Sep 25th, 2006 Posts: 32	Shocks for '96 sportty hi, Have not done much research on this but...am looking to modify or replace the shocks on my sporty to help accomodate for two bigger people . Anybody have any info on this and is this an expensive venture? Johalber

Oct 27th, 2006, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
sopana Start The Engine Join Date: Sep 25th, 2006 Posts: 20	Re: Shocks for '96 sportty johalber, In my opinion, you will get the most "bang for the buck" with Progressive 412's - get the version with the heavy-duty springs. I have them on my '03, and am very pleased with their performance. Sopana

Feb 14th, 2007, 05:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dirk@Wilbers New Family Join Date: Feb 14th, 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Shocks for '96 sportty Hi Johalber, I work for the German company Wilbers Products GmbH and we are an suspension expert for more than 20 years. As I'm not allowed to advertise here, I just stopped by to tell you that maybe we might have an alternative offer. All our shock absorbers for example are custom made to exactly meet your personal requirements such as weight and riding style without extra charge. On shocks, we offer 5 years guarantee! In case that you would like to know more, just contact me by PM, ok? Sorry for the advertising, just wanted to help! Take care, Dirk

Feb 15th, 2007, 05:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
AoXY Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Sportster XL883 Join Date: Dec 12th, 2006 Posts: 182 My Mood:	Re: Shocks for '96 sportty Hello Dirk, Glad to see staff Wilbers Company join us here,why you are not give us preview from your personal opinion about your company product on Harley Davidson Product Review forum,so we can have more information from individually staff and then if we interested we can buy it and use on our bikes Jam

Mar 9th, 2007, 04:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dirk@Wilbers New Family Join Date: Feb 14th, 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Shocks for '96 sportty Hello again and sorry that I answer so late. We had a big trade fair in Dortmund last weekend so pre- and after preparations were quite busy. I will gladly give you some overall information about our products. I will use the link AoXY provided... Once again, sorry that it took me so long for an answer. Have a great weekend, Dirk

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Jun 1st, 2007, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
owajee New Family Ride: XL1200N Join Date: Jun 1st, 2007 Posts: 8	Re: Shocks for '96 sportty I have the progressive 412's which I paid around $330. I installed them myself without too much problem. I bought them so I could ride 2 up and have been satisfied with their performance so far. I am going on my first 200+ mile ride tomorrow and will post if I have any problems with comfort. ~owajee

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Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,353 My Mood:	Re: Shocks for '96 sportty I use Hagon shocks custom made in the UK they are cheap in comparrison to most aftermarket shocks and ride supberbly i have a custom set currently on my xv535 to slam down the rear by 80mm and they are capable of riding 2up with out bottoming or being to harsh solo

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