New Progressive Shock!

woodlandsprite · 11-24-2015, 07:26 PM

CSC just announced a new rear shock - they worked to develop with Progressive Suspension.

who's getting one?

fishman10 · 11-24-2015, 08:31 PM

dang ,i want one but cant afford that right now!

AZRider · 11-24-2015, 08:38 PM

I don't know if I'm going to take the plunge as I'm not unhappy with the stock shock. I can say that Progressive make excellent shocks and fork springs, I have both on my Valkyrie and they have made a substantial difference.

dave92029 · 11-24-2015, 11:14 PM

I ordered a progressive shock. The 20% discount got me.

SpudRider · 11-25-2015, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dave92029

I ordered a progressive shock. The 20% discount got me.

Good for you, Dave. You are going to enjoy the Progressive shock absorber.

I have been testing one for over a month, and it is much superior to the stock shock absorber.

I would never send mine back; I bought it.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15467

Now that the Progressive shock is officially for sale, I will write an installation tutorial sometime this week.

rtking · 11-25-2015, 02:39 AM

Oooh... I want! I need! My wife will kill me...

rjmorel · 11-25-2015, 01:23 PM

Sorry Spud for the pm, I just saw your reply on the these forums about the shock. Looking forward to the tutorial.
Does the new shock raise the seat height?
I just put a lowering link on it and like it at that height.
Ordered mine, Steve thought they would put in the order Monday, then 4-5 days to make them. Then deliver.
rj

roots · 11-25-2015, 03:13 PM

My wife would also kill me. Somehow the needs of a 6 month old outweigh the needs of my RX3

Spudcicle - I see a valve for adding air on the original shock. Do you have any idea on the typical pressure in there. I have a pump for my mtn. bike that goes to 300 psi. Maybe it's worth toying with the pressure to optimize the original?

SpudRider · 11-25-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Sorry Spud for the pm, I just saw your reply on the these forums about the shock. Looking forward to the tutorial.
Does the new shock raise the seat height?
I just put a lowering link on it and like it at that height.
Ordered mine, Steve thought they would put in the order Monday, then 4-5 days to make them. Then deliver.
rj

No, I did not notice any difference in saddle height after installing the Progressive shock. However, suspension travel has increased, and the Progressive shock outperforms the Chinese shock on all surfaces, both paved, and unpaved. I tested the Progressive shock for about 400 miles before the cold weather descended on East Idaho.

SpudRider · 11-25-2015, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roots

My wife would also kill me. Somehow the needs of a 6 month old outweigh the needs of my RX3

Spudcicle - I see a valve for adding air on the original shock. Do you have any idea on the typical pressure in there. I have a pump for my mtn. bike that goes to 300 psi. Maybe it's worth toying with the pressure to optimize the original?

Spudcicle?

It's not nice to taunt those who are suffering the winter blues.

I can't verify the accuracy, but AKT in Colombia says the Chinese shock should have a pressure of 44 psi. Experiment at your own risk.

SpudRider · 11-25-2015, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roots

My wife would also kill me. Somehow the needs of a 6 month old outweigh the needs of my RX3

...

Mothers have strange priorities.

I'm just kidding!

Danimal · 11-25-2015, 04:43 PM

Think I'll wait as well. Am amazed how well the stock shock works considering my heft.
Once someone gets one I want full measurements. Length c to c. Width of bottom mount, etc.
Will look for alternate shocks that may work well. Have been running a ZX14 Shock on my SV for a long time and it rocks. In fact am on my second one.
Some stock shocks from Japan bikes are very well made and we all know how many bikes end up being parted out early

rjmorel · 11-26-2015, 12:44 PM

I kinda wished they (CSC) would have an option of remote spring preload adjustment so when I load up for trips I could dial in more preload and when I'm just running around home be able to back it off, rj

fishman10 · 11-26-2015, 08:22 PM

Yes , measurements would be awesome so one would know what one could make fit, I need a better shock , but just can't afford the progressive one right now.i did this with my zong Sierra, put a Yamaha banshee rear shock on it for $75 an it made a huge improvement.

woodlandsprite · 02-27-2016, 05:22 PM

so... for everyone that got the new progressive shock over the holidays, anyone complete the install and get measurements for the rest of us watching on the side?

Also, Spud, did you happen to write the tutorial and I can't find it? I saw the tutorial on cleaning and greasing the lower shock linkage....

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woodlandsprite Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 366	New Progressive Shock! CSC just announced a new rear shock - they worked to develop with Progressive Suspension. who's getting one?
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AZRider Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	I don't know if I'm going to take the plunge as I'm not unhappy with the stock shock. I can say that Progressive make excellent shocks and fork springs, I have both on my Valkyrie and they have made a substantial difference. __________________ George 2016 CanAm Spyder F3-L
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dave92029 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 117	20% discount I ordered a progressive shock. The 20% discount got me. __________________ Dave
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rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Sorry Spud for the pm, I just saw your reply on the these forums about the shock. Looking forward to the tutorial. Does the new shock raise the seat height? I just put a lowering link on it and like it at that height. Ordered mine, Steve thought they would put in the order Monday, then 4-5 days to make them. Then deliver. rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper Last edited by rjmorel; 11-25-2015 at 03:10 PM.
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rtking Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 410	Oooh... I want! I need! My wife will kill me...
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11-25-2015, 03:13 PM	#8
roots Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 31	My wife would also kill me. Somehow the needs of a 6 month old outweigh the needs of my RX3 Spudcicle - I see a valve for adding air on the original shock. Do you have any idea on the typical pressure in there. I have a pump for my mtn. bike that goes to 300 psi. Maybe it's worth toying with the pressure to optimize the original? __________________ 2015 RX-3 Cyclone (Orange)
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11-25-2015, 04:43 PM	#12
Danimal Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 176	Think I'll wait as well. Am amazed how well the stock shock works considering my heft. Once someone gets one I want full measurements. Length c to c. Width of bottom mount, etc. Will look for alternate shocks that may work well. Have been running a ZX14 Shock on my SV for a long time and it rocks. In fact am on my second one. Some stock shocks from Japan bikes are very well made and we all know how many bikes end up being parted out early
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11-26-2015, 12:44 PM	#13
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	I kinda wished they (CSC) would have an option of remote spring preload adjustment so when I load up for trips I could dial in more preload and when I'm just running around home be able to back it off, rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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11-26-2015, 08:22 PM	#14
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	New shick Yes , measurements would be awesome so one would know what one could make fit, I need a better shock , but just can't afford the progressive one right now.i did this with my zong Sierra, put a Yamaha banshee rear shock on it for $75 an it made a huge improvement. __________________ 2015 zongshen rx3,,(Sold),,,2016 bashan storm,,2005 Harley ultra classic.
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02-27-2016, 05:22 PM	#15
woodlandsprite Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 366	so... for everyone that got the new progressive shock over the holidays, anyone complete the install and get measurements for the rest of us watching on the side? Also, Spud, did you happen to write the tutorial and I can't find it? I saw the tutorial on cleaning and greasing the lower shock linkage....
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