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Re: FXR2,3,4 shocks--substitute.
« Reply #45 on: December 09, 2012, 09:34:05 AM »

I have ..... don't know 'eggzactly' and I'm not going to the garrage to look, but about 45K - 46K miles on my FXR4
still running the OEM shocks on it ..... WHEN the time comes that I feel that the shocks are shot, I'll be putting on the Progressive 440's

unless something else better comes along between now and then 

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Bitubo shocks work well on my wifes FXR4...
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Re: FXR2,3,4 shocks--substitute.
« Reply #46 on: December 09, 2012, 09:58:08 AM »

I tried to order Bitubo with the reserviors from Traxxion for my FXR4 but they told me they would not fit.I ended buying YSS shocks.  What is the model or part number?
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Re: FXR2,3,4 shocks--substitute.
« Reply #47 on: December 09, 2012, 07:54:49 PM »

Ok I got one loose after spraying with PB blaster, and then a hammer and 2x4 he he.......  then the new strap wrench did it's thing, the left one is soaking over night
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Re: FXR2,3,4 shocks--substitute.
« Reply #48 on: December 09, 2012, 08:19:39 PM »

I tried to order Bitubo with the reserviors from Traxxion for my FXR4 but they told me they would not fit.I ended buying YSS shocks.  What is the model or part number?
Thanks
Ltank

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Re: FXR2,3,4 shocks--substitute.
« Reply #49 on: December 10, 2012, 08:32:49 PM »

Man I got it now both rear shocks working, just a little heat - hammer and strap wrench, can't Wait to go for a ride just need the rain to stop.  :bananarock:
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Re: FXR2,3,4 shocks--substitute.
« Reply #50 on: December 14, 2012, 04:21:43 PM »

Ok all good and working have put about 40 miles on, 10 miles 2up' and I'm ready for spring !!!!
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Re: FXR2,3,4 shocks--substitute.
« Reply #51 on: July 23, 2013, 03:56:07 PM »

HI I am new here. I know this thread is a bit dated but it is relevant to me.  I just purchased a 2000 FXR4 (Screaming Chicken Yellow) and the shocks to me seem to be bottoming out rather quickly.  Now my other bike is a 2011 FLTP with air springs (can you say Cadillac ride!?) so this adjustable shock thing is new to me.  I am 6'4"/220 lbs and when I go over a small bump/dip the rear end bottoms out.  The shocks are stock with 24k miles.  It looks like the shocks adjuster is a little over three lines down from the top.  SO help me understand how this works.  The more you tighten the top (i.e. you can see more lines) the more the shock is preloaded so in essence a harder ride but can bottom out quicker?  The more loosen the softer the ride, with a less tendency to bottom out?  Is this how it works? 

Maybe I have worn shocks as well.  But I would like to stay with the stock shocks and read on one of these boards that these shocks can be rebuilt?  Has anyone done this?  If so, how did it work out, who did it and about how much was it?  Can the characteristics of the shock be changed during the rebuild - like beefing it up for a heavier rider?

Originally I bought this bike to put a S&S 124" fuel injected engine I had from an old abandoned project but now that I've ridden it for a few weeks I really like the engine in it.  I also think that if I swap out the stock engine, the bike might take a value hit.  Any thoughts on that?

I've included a pic of my two rides (don't mind the finger in the picture).

Thanks,

Adrian


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