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Progressive 944 Series Ultra Touring Shocks

(6 reviews)

Item: 343853

$759.00 – $785.66

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Progressive 944 Series Ultra Touring Shocks


Progressive's 944 series shocks are specifically designed to deliver a comfortable ride at lowered stance, without a harsh ride. Each unit is built around Progressive's FST technology for an excellent ride, no matter the conditions. The unique Ultra Touring spring combination not only delivers a lowered ride height while riding, but also when the bike is on the side stand.

944 Shocks are Available in Two Lengths:

  • Choose 12-1/2" shocks for a 2" lowered ride height
  • Choose 13" shocks for a 1" lowered ride height

Three Different Spring Rates for the ultimate ride quality:

  • Standard rate shocks springs are ideal for any rider, passenger and/or luggage loadout combination of up to 250 lbs.
  • Heavy-duty rate shock springs are ideal for any rider, passenger and/or luggage loadout combination between 250 to 350 lbs.
  • Super-duty rate shock springs (only available with 13" length shocks) are ideal for any rider, passenger and/or luggage loadout combination between at or above 350 lbs.

All 944 Series Ultra Touring Shocks feature:

  • Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) allows the shocks to sense the frequency of a bump and automatically adjust damping for superior ride quality
  • Adjust spring preload by hand, no special tools required
  • High-pressure gas-charged design is consistent over a wide range of riding conditions
  • Progressive rate main springs specifically designed for touring comfort
  • Lifetime limited manufacturer's warranty
  • Sold in pairs
  • Each shock in the pair is hand built, tuned and dyno'd by Progressive suspension technician
  • Made in the USA
Specification Details
Color Black
Compressed Length Varies (make selection above)
Country of Origin USA
Length Varies (make selection above)
Position Varies (make selection above)
Quantity 2
Ride Height Varies (make selection above)
Spring Rate Varies (make selection above)
Stock Length Varies (make selection above)
Travel Varies (make selection above)

Vehicle Fitment


Fitment is guaranteed or your money back plus free return shipping.
Don’t waste time installing a product that doesn't fit. We worked hard ensuring that this product is an exact fit on the vehicles listed below.

Harley Davidson
  • FLH 80 Electra Glide Heritage 1981-1984
  • FLH Electra Glide 1980-1985
  • FLHC Electra Glide Classic 1981-1982
  • FLHC Softail Heritage Classic 2018-2021
  • FLHR Electra Glide Road King 1994
  • FLHR Road King 1995-2022
  • FLHRC Road King Classic 2007-2013
  • FLHRCI Road King Classic 1998-2001, 2006
  • FLHRI Road King 1996-2006
  • FLHRS Road King Custom 2004-2007
  • FLHRSI Road King Custom 2006
  • FLHRXS Road King Special 2017-2023
  • FLHS Electra Glide Sport 1981-1993
  • FLHT Electra Glide 1982-1984, 1986-1988
  • FLHT Electra Glide Standard 1995-2009, 2020-2022
  • FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 1983-2005, 2007-2013
  • FLHTC Liberty Electra Glide Classic Liberty 1986
  • FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic 1996-2006
  • FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2017-2019
  • FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide 1989-2016
  • FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide 1995-2006
  • FLHTCUL Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low 2015-2016
  • FLHTI Electra Glide Standard 2003-2006
  • FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited 2010-2023
  • FLHTKL Electra Glide Ultra Limited Low 2015-2019
  • FLHX Electra Glide Special 1984-1985
  • FLHX Street Glide 2006-2023
  • FLHXI Street Glide 2006
  • FLHXS Street Glide Special 2014-2023
  • FLHXXX Street Glide Trike 2010-2011
  • FLT Tour Glide 1980-1984
  • FLTC Tour Glide Classic 1980-1991
  • FLTCU Ultra Classic Tour Glide 1989-1995
  • FLTCUI Ultra Classic Tour Glide 1996
  • FLTD Tour Glide 1983
  • FLTR Road Glide 1998-2004, 2007-2009
  • FLTRI Road Glide 1998-2006
  • FLTRK Road Glide Limited 2020-2023
  • FLTRU Road Glide Ultra 2011-2013, 2016-2019
  • FLTRX Road Glide 2015-2023
  • FLTRX Road Glide Custom 2010-2013
  • FLTRXS Road Glide Special 2015-2023

Customer Reviews

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Progressive 944 are OK I suppose

By   on  Verified Purchaser

Part went in without issue. Set shock in the middle and have not noticed a big difference. Wife said she has. Overall happy, but hoping for a real change from old air shocks for $800.


Progressive 944 Shocks

By   on  Verified Purchaser

So easy to install once you wrap your head around how to adjust height of bike during install. Dampening is definitely more consistent than stock air ride, most importantly without any evidence that they will ever bottom out. First ride with them on i put my girl on back and looked for bumps - she was happier with the ride. I will say that when alone on the bike its definitely stiffer. As far as the lowering you barely notice it, the bike sits better for sure but if i didn't know I lowered it I wouldn't see it, for me this good as i was not looking to drag my pipes or make a huge change to the overall handling. All in all very happy with the product.


Progressive 944 Shocks

By   on  Verified Purchaser

Fair price.


Progressive 944 Ultra Low Touring (13")

By   on  Verified Purchaser

Definitely better than stock shocks. Its great shocks but a bit stiff. Maybe its not quite broke in yet.


Progressive 944 Ultra Shocks

By   on 

The shocks made a great deal of difference in the ride of the bike. I do ride two up most of the time, so it's a bit stiff when solo.


By   on 

These Progressive 944 shocks dropped my 15 Road King down an inch in the rear for a lowered ride. The best part is they still have the travel to take up bumps like the stock height without feeling stiff without travel. They are a night and day difference compared to those factory air shocks from HD and were easy to install in about an hour.


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Questions & Answers

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I have a 2003 Harley Road king and I would like to lower the rear end an inch. I ride with a passenger half the time so what kind of shock might be for the best ride?

I have hard bags on the bike if that makes a difference.

As far as the 944 series shocks, you would want to go with the 13" low version which will bring you down 1". For the spring rate, Progressive states that standard is meant for a rider/passenger combo of up to 250 lbs., Heavy-Duty for 250-350 lbs and Super Heavy Duty for any combo over 350 lbs.

By Andy
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Want to lower a 2011 Street Glide 1" in the rear. What progressive series and length?

In the case of the 2011 Street Glide, it came from the factory with 12" long shocks.If you want to lower the rear end of the bike by one inch, and this is strange, though Progressive made 'em this way - choose the 12-1/2" long shocks. Once installed on the bike, it'll actually sit like you put 11" shocks on the bike. In this way, you'd be lowering the rear of the bike 1" like you asked.

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I ride a Street Glide and average 10,000 miles per year. I'm 240lbs, carry 30-35lbs of tools and gear. 120lbs Wife rides 2 up maybe 30 to 40% of the time. What spring rate do you recommend? Super Duty or Ultra Duty?

For your particular situation, I'd roll with the heavy-duty spring rate. That'll actually be right in the middle of your range for most of the riding you do. Even with your wife on the back, it'll be more than up to the task ... especially when compared to the stock shocks! With the heavy-duty rated springs, you'll wonder why you didn't put 'em on sooner! The ride will be greatly improved whether you're riding solo or two-up.

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Can these shocks be rebuilt?

Yes, all Progressive shocks can be serviced by a competent suspension tuner. In the event you can't find one that you trust, you can certainly send them in to the manufacturer to have them serviced as needed.

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HOW TO ADJUST

These shocks are adjustable by turning the top collar clockwise by hand to increase the preload and counter clockwise to decrease preload. No special tools are required.

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I'm trying to decide between the 944 Standard and Heavy Duty. I weigh about 200 even . I only ride 2 up 5 or 6 times a year when I travel. Otherwise, I ride solo.

It all depends on her weight and how long those trips are going to be. Happy wife, happy life. For your weight you are right on the edge of needing the heavy-duty spring rate solo. If you take longer rides with her on the back I would recommend the heavy-duty spring rate. You would just want to have the preload ring set low for solo riding and you can increase the preload when she hops on for a trip or with loaded luggage. If you use the standard duty and the trips are long and the bags are loaded the ride may be a little lack luster. With the adjust-ability of the shock preload you would be best suited in the heavy-duty range. You also want to consider your weight with full riding gear as well. Hopefully that helps guide you to the shocks that best suit your ride. Feel free to give us a ring if you have any more questions.

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My wife and I ride two up on a 2014 Ultra Limited CVO. Our combined weight is 375 pounds. What kind of ride can we expect from the Progressive 944 Series Ultra Touring Super Heavy Duty Shocks versus the Heavy Duty Shocks? According to my research, the heavy duty is rated up to 350 pounds while the super heavy duty is rated for 350+. Do I have my facts right?

That is correct, you would want to be in the Super-Duty spring rate for your combined weight of 375 lbs if you are riding two-up more than 50% of the time. You can always dial down the preload if you ride solo to work or just a short trip alone. If you are not riding two-up more than 50% of the time, you may want to consider Heavy-Duty as a compromise when loaded at full capacity. The ride would be much less stiff when solo with Heavy-Duty vs Super-Duty. Just be certain to measure your center-to-center length at the mounting eyelet to be sure of the length you require for your ride. Keep in mind these shocks sit lower than their advertised length of 13" at 12" under the bikes own weight. This allows for a lowered ride height without sacrificing suspension travel.

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I am a senior and have trouble in U turns due to the height and weight of the bike. Will the lowest center of gravity help me in that respect? Also if the rear is lowered 2" and the front is stock, isn't the seat lower by only an inch, due to the angle?

Certainly, lowering the shocks will lower the bike's center of gravity. It's one of the first things riders notice when they get on the bike and take it off the kickstand for the first time. Of course, that will translate into easing up the amount of work you need to do when executing U-turns. As far as exactly how much the seat height will be lowered, it's difficult to say for sure, but it won't be as far down, when measured against stock - as the rear shocks were lowered. To balance that out, we recommend a Progressive Drop-In Fork Lowering Kit to go with the shocks so the front and rear of the bike are lowered the same amount and, more importantly, steering geometry is retained. In matching the front and rear of the bike, you get the lowest seat height possible, and of course, increased stability in U-turns and other low-speed situations all while retaining the bike's stock overall handling characteristics.

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if I choose the heavy duty will the ride be stiffer when not loaded for a trip?

I weigh 180 she 120

That's correct - the rear end of the bike will have a firmer feel when you're not riding two-up. And this is where the compromise starts - if you're riding with a passenger more often than not, go with the heavier springs. Otherwise, go with the standard rate springs as those are about as close the stock spring rate as you're going to get. So long as the bike wasn't awful when you were two-up with the stock suspension, it's certainly not going to be any worse if you were to install the 944 shocks with the stock spring rate.

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I have a 2017 Street Glide and do not want to lower the stance or ride height my weight 170lbs which 944 is for me

All 944 Series shocks actually lower the rear of the bike, no matter what you choose. At the moment, Progressive doesn't produce 944 shocks that provide for the same seat height as the OEM shocks they replace. In the instance you wish to retain OEM geometry, the best shocks Progressive makes for your bike would be the 444 Series Shocks. If you were to go that route, be sure to choose the 12" length shocks as that's what the standard '17 Street Glide shipped with from the factory. Whether or not that's the case with your particular machine, I can't say since that's sometimes offered as an option. So, be sure to check the extended length of the shocks on your bike before ordering. As for your weight, at 170lbs, the standard rate springs will be fine. Mind you, if you're riding two-up often (at least 50% of the time) and/or with a full load of luggage, then opt for the heavy-duty springs instead.

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I have 17 streetglide and I would like to lower my stance 1" to get flat footed. whats your recommendation

For your particular needs, you'd want to go with the 13" long 944 Series shocks as they'll lower the rear of the bike about an inch while retaining plenty of travel. Just be sure to choose the appropriate spring rate for your particular needs so as to get the most out of these shocks. Recommended rates are for combined weight of the rider, passenger and/or luggage loadout used most commonly: standard rate: for loadouts up to 250 lbs. heavy-duty: for loadouts between 250 to 350 lbs. super-duty: for loadouts greater than 350 lbs. Choosing the proper spring rate is critical for the best ride quality possible. So, be sure to consider the weight range for the configuration in which you'll most often be riding.

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This is a pair

Yes indeed! These shocks are sold in pairs.

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For the heavy duty shocks, they'll have the grayish springs on them, correct?

That's correct, you can choose the 944 Series Ultra Touring Shocks to be sprung with heavy-duty springs. The color will be very similar to the image on our website. Keep in mind, while these shocks will measure 13" in length eye-to-eye, the are specifically designed to deliver a comfortable ride at a 1" lowered stance. Once installed they will ride like a 12" shock, but they will have the extra inch of travel on rebound if you were to go over a larger bump in the road.

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How well will these work on a bagger two up with a combined weight of 390 lb. and gear

The stock air shocks work good till the air bleeds off then you have to refill every 4/5 days ,with out air they bottom easy .

There's an old adage that says "you don't know what good suspension is until you've tried it." That certainly holds true with Progressive's shocks. For your particular needs, (assuming you're riding two-up at least 50% of the time), your best bet would be the heavy-duty spring rate shocks that are of the same length as stock. You'll find the ride quality is significantly improved and the bike will handle a lot better. In addition, since you're putting heavy-duty spring shocks on the rear of the bike, you'll want to match the front fork spring rate for the best possible ride. To do that effectively, check out the Progressive Heavy Duty Fork Spring Kit.

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I ride 2 up alot,should use standard or heavy duty

If you ride two-up more than 50% of the time, then you'd certainly want to go with the heavy-duty shocks. In addition, we highly recommend that, if you were to go with a set of heavy-duty shocks, you also install a set of Progressive heavy-duty fork springs to match the front forks with the new rear shocks. You'll find handling, especially with matched front and rear components - to be significantly improved with the installation of these Progressive suspension components.

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how do you adjust the tension how do you make the shocks stiffer how do you make the shocks looser

The only real way to adjust how stiff the ride of your bike happens to be is to adjust the compression damping valve. Yes, the springs do have some influence on how hard the bike's ride happens to be, but really - springs mostly control how far the shocks will travel when you run over a bump or other irregularities in the road. Compression valving only controls how fast the shock itself travels when it encounters those irregularities. And, most of the harshness (or softness, for that matter) is controlled by compression valving. What the 944 shocks from Progressive allow you to do is adjust the preload with ease. In doing so, you're setting the sag (ride height) properly based upon your exact riding weight. In doing so, the shocks will perform best as they're valved to handle the bumps in the road best at proper ride height. If you're frequently riding with or without a passenger, changing the amount of luggage you put on the bike and such - these shocks are ideal for those needs if you're looking for the best possible ride. If you're looking to adjust the ride based on stiffness of the shocks alone, then take a look at Progressive's 970 Series Shocks. With the 970 shocks, you'll be able to adjust compression damping without having to send it off to a dedicated suspension tuner for re-valving. Of course, the 970 shocks also allow for preload adjustment, so you can set the proper ride height too - but unlike the 944 series, whose preload you can adjust by hand, you'll need to use the included wrench to make preload adjustments on the 970 shocks.

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Trying to find out if these shocks are a good replacement for my stock premium shocks.I'm looking for a softer ride with out bottom out with two people on it .

You'll find that Progressive's 944 shocks will be a significant improvement over the stock suspension - even the premium option equipment, on any Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Furthermore, the bottoming-out issue you're having is the result of inadequate spring tension. That is to say, the spring rate on those shocks isn't enough to handle your two-up weight requirements. Since it's the spring rate that determines whether or not the suspension bottoms out, these shocks will undoubtedly solve that problem so long as you choose the heavy-duty spring rate option. Progressive's heavy-duty spring rates are recommend for solo riders that weigh more than 220lbs or anyone that rides two-up and/or with a full load of luggage at least 50% of the time.

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