Which one is the best the progessive or the works not trying to spend alot of money(feeling broke with gas prices)
I am in the same boat.
Stock '93 20,000 mile shock bottoms out when 2up, and do not want to spend much money now.
I haven't called in yet, but looks like the Works (not the Works Pro) and the Progressive 420 cost about the same. I can get a new 420 in a one unit, one time special deal, for around $330, and I've read the Works is around $300?
I mainly do 2up riding 85% of the time, and with 2up plus top box and saddlebag filled, probably around 450lbs.
The Works seems better for my situation because it is built for your needs, not a generic one for all like the Progressive. But, many reports of frequent leaking of the Works shock, and no reports of leaking with Progressive.
I have heard that after you buy the Progressive 420, you can call them to swap spring for a heavy spring at no charge. Has anyone done this here, and do you think that will do the job for my fully loaded ride?
If your Works has leaked, how often, and how much to have them repair it?
The Progressive sounds like the quickest and easiest way to go, but will it handle the load even with upgraded spring?
Thanks for the advice!
EDIT: Just got off the phone with Works (they picked up right away). Seems like I was reading old info, or wrong info. The plain Works Racer cost is $459, while the Racer Pro cost is $569. Looks like Progressive 420 price is for me, as long as spring can be upgraded.
EDIT Again: Just got off the phone with Progressive (20+ minute wait). Tech stated there is only the spring that comes on the 420 from the factory. No upgrades. The spring you get is all you get. Strange how I have seen others mentioning upgraded 420 Heavy Spring for the ST1100, and just missed out on the sale of one of these springs last week. Now I am lost again.