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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago
ironman wrote: Edge51 wrote: ok...so has anyone here ACTUALLY adjusted a 465 after install? how do I get to the 1-5 dial? you have to remove the shock to adjust I just adjusted it and didn't have to remove anything...alan wrench fit just fine..took all of 30 seconds..

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago
greenpus wrote: I installed my 465 today and I can reach the clicker just fine without removing the shock. Just stick the long end of the 12 inch allen wrench through the left side and click click click click. no problems. Im a happy camper You guys almost had me scared My adjuster is on the RIGHT side. Is it possible to install the shock upside down?

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago

PhatRJ wrote:
greenpus wrote:
I installed my 465 today and I can reach the clicker just fine without removing the shock.
Just stick the long end of the 12 inch allen wrench through the left side and click click click click. no problems.
Im a happy camper

You guys almost had me scared

My adjuster is on the RIGHT side.

Is it possible to install the shock upside down?

yes.
The red screw goes on top and the adj clicker goes on the left.
left side of bike is, your left as you sit on the bike.

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago

You guys almost had me scared

My adjuster is on the RIGHT side.

Is it possible to install the shock upside down?

Same here, right side. I was wondering if it was installed upside down. I can still get to the clicker but it's not a clean shot.

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago
So what's the danger of leaving it upside down? After all, its a round cylinder. Just being kind of cranky that I might have to do this again after installing it twice already. I swear up and down that Progressive's instructions didn't specify this, because I was stumped on which way was up and just went with my gut.

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago
Mine is upside down too. Got an email back yesterday from progressive saying there may be "clear" problems...I asked for definition of "clear" and haven't heard back yet. I thought that "clear" might mean clearance issues..but am waiting for reply anyway..just to be "clear". seems to work fine and I'm not aware of anything not clearing yet but still have to go 2 up..

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago
I can't say what issues might happen but every shock that i've installed requires the fill hole to be on top so oil does not settle to the fill hole. The fill hole (nitrogen port) on the shock is the red screw. Will it leak? I have no idea. I"m no expert on shocks.

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago
Don't quote me on this, but I remember hearing that w/ nitrogen charged shocks, the gas(nitrogen) must be "above" the oil. Otherwise it could seep thru the oil & escape thru the shaft seal ?

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago
Progressive suppenison always send two sets of directions with their springs and shocks. One is the generic directions and the 2nd is specific to the bike you are installing it on. I believe the directions for screw up and clicker on left is on the bike specific sheet.

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Re:Progressive 465 1 Year ago

greenpus wrote:
I can't say what issues might happen but every shock that i've installed requires the fill hole to be on top so oil does not settle to the fill hole.
The fill hole (nitrogen port) on the shock is the red screw. Will it leak? I have no idea.
I"m no expert on shocks.

ironman wrote:
Don't quote me on this, but I remember hearing that w/ nitrogen charged shocks, the gas(nitrogen) must be "above" the oil. Otherwise it could seep thru the oil & escape thru the shaft seal ?

Thanks for the good info and glad I asked. Will flip it over. I should be an expert at this install real soon!

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/19/2013, 3 replies
Subject: JD 1000 for sale
GNR10: OK this is not a Honda Road Star, but it is a JD 1000 I ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Curt: Fold down back rest for a rear seat is a great idea.:)JD 1000 for sale

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Curt

In: Bike Talk, 12/3/2012, 45 replies
Subject: Who doesn't run front turn signals?
Dysan911: This weekend I turned my little bagger into a stripped down scoot. No fairing, Lowers, Bags, passenger pegs, all gone. To give the front a cleaner appearance I removed my passing lamps and the turn ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
slamllc: Here is a situation. Suppose you are riding on a highway or other road three lanes in the same direction. ...Who doesn't run front turn signals?

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??
Signguy: Can't I just make my own flange covers and plug? Seems easy

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Tug: Depends on the grade. Most people don't know what they have.Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??

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Tug

In: Miscellaneous, 5/18/2013, 4 replies
Subject: I like the *smell* of a well tuned Roadie...
Doc_V: Is it just me or does anyone else like the smell of a well tuned R*? I can definitely tell when it's running rich, and I *don't* like the smell of it, but I do like the smell when it's tuned right. Reminds ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Doc_V: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Give me your address and I"ll send some over... ;) To be ...I like the *smell* of a well tuned Roadie...

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