I bought my current bike from a big guy -- a really big guy. He was upgrading from a 650 to a 1500, and it was about time. I wasn't going to tinker with the suspension in his driveway, so I rode it home with his adjustments. This was spring; the road was a mess from winter. I thought I was going to be three inches shorter by the time I got home.
Suspension is often a matter of personal preference as much as it is technical specification. Progressive Suspension, an inescapable name in motorcycle suspension systems, can give you just about any kind of ride with their plethora of shocks, and nothing beats air shocks when it comes to complete adjustability for a variety of loads.
The 416 Series air shock, their original air shock, can be custom tuned with air pressure adjustments. Progressive provides velocity sensitive, multi-stage valving and heavy duty springs. One of the best qualities of the 416, and many of Progressive's shocks, is the ability to repair and rebuild them. Replaceable air seals mean these shocks, under normal wear and tear conditions, will be with you for the life of your bike.
Quality is the word when talking about the 416 series, but looks have not been ignored. The aircraft-grade aluminum chamber shines, and the black fittings and dust boot will blend into the background.
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