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10-26-2009, 06:42 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Iowa
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Chrome Shocks on a Softail
I know this is going to irritate someone. But, can anyone answer this?
Why do people pay $350+ for chome shocks on a softail, when you can't see them?
Unless the bike is laying on it's side.
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10-26-2009, 06:51 PM
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IronButt
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Location: Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by y2k-fxst
I know this is going to irritate someone. But, can anyone answer this?
Why do people pay $350+ for chome shocks on a softail, when you can't see them?
Unless the bike is laying on it's side.
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Some people need to look good even if they fall down.
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10-26-2009, 06:59 PM
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LOL. garyad, you just aint right man.
to answer, most folks didnt buy the shox because they were chrome, they bought better shox, which just happened to be chrome. reference proggresive adjustables.
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10-26-2009, 07:06 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: May 2004
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 That's great! I had no idea there are chrome softail shocks. What a deal!
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10-26-2009, 07:12 PM
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Old married guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: phoenix
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Quote:
Originally Posted by garyad
Some people need to look good even if they fall down.
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hahahahaha
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10-27-2009, 04:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by claydbal
LOL. garyad, you just aint right man.
to answer, most folks didnt buy the shox because they were chrome, they bought better shox, which just happened to be chrome. reference proggresive adjustables.
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At the same time though, progressive offer the same shocks cheaper not chromed...
Chrome would stay cleaner and be easier to clean, stuff doesn't stick to it as much as paint or powdercoat. I'm not sure why this would REALLY matter, especially considering you can't see them, but it's a reason lol.
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10-27-2009, 06:32 AM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Seoul Korea
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I thought the same thing when I was shopping for Progressives... I DON'T WANT CHROME!! but, that's what I had to get if I wanted the 422s
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10-27-2009, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by claydbal
to answer, most folks didnt buy the shox because they were chrome, they bought better shox, which just happened to be chrome. reference proggresive adjustables.
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Yup. I would have paid extra for black Progressive 422s, but "show chrome" is all they offer.
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10-27-2009, 01:19 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MA
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Got the 422 on my Deluxe, I thought the same thing why did they chrome them. They really did improve the ride though.
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10-27-2009, 03:09 PM
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Motored Sports Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2007
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I dunno...
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Originally Posted by y2k-fxst
I know this is going to irritate someone. But, can anyone answer this?
Why do people pay $350+ for chome shocks on a softail, when you can't see them?
Unless the bike is laying on it's side.
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 Why do ladies bother wearing frilly underwear?
I guess they're planning on falling over or maybe planning to step across a mirror.
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10-27-2009, 07:11 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by claydbal
LOL. garyad, you just aint right man.
to answer, most folks didnt buy the shox because they were chrome, they bought better shox, which just happened to be chrome. reference proggresive adjustables.
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What got me to wondering is, the 2009 Harley wish book has chrome shocks with a lowering kit in them for $349.95, black shock with the lowering kit for $284.95 and a stand-alone lowering kit for $99.95, on the same page.
Even with the extra for instalation of the stand-alone lowering kit, only takes me about 15 minutes per shock after they are out of the bike (provided I am out of beer in the shop and have to walk to the house to get another). It would be cheaper than even the black shocks, and if you actually needed new shocks the complete shocks would just be stock replacements and not upgrades.
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10-27-2009, 07:27 PM
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Wallet Weary
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Desert Southwest
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Originally Posted by Scrubs
Why do ladies bother wearing frilly underwear?
I guess they're planning on falling over or maybe planning to step across a mirror. |
If you ask the "ladies" they will tell you that it makes them "feel" pretty; with the shocks it makes you "Feel" cooler.
When I added the 422's on the Deuce I was wondering the same thing then I slipped and fell in the garage and damn'd if I didn't see those pretty chrome shocks. Made me feel so much cooler as I picked my old arse off the garage floor.
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10-27-2009, 08:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by y2k-fxst
What got me to wondering is, the 2009 Harley wish book has chrome shocks with a lowering kit in them for $349.95, black shock with the lowering kit for $284.95 and a stand-alone lowering kit for $99.95, on the same page.
Even with the extra for instalation of the stand-alone lowering kit, only takes me about 15 minutes per shock after they are out of the bike (provided I am out of beer in the shop and have to walk to the house to get another). It would be cheaper than even the black shocks, and if you actually needed new shocks the complete shocks would just be stock replacements and not upgrades.
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the progressive adjustables allow you to lower, and maintain a semi nice ride. the lowering kits allow --------- a screw up.
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10-27-2009, 08:52 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeluxeAl
Got the 422 on my Deluxe, I thought the same thing why did they chrome them. They really did improve the ride though.
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ya it will be great if they both get active on this forum...and share their exp. with gaming... 
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