500 Mile Ride Review of Progressive 444s | Indian Scout Bobber

Had an opportunity to do some motorcycle camping and throw on 500+ miles on the bobber. Sounds like a great way to REALLY test out the Progressive 444 Suspension!
The Bike...
2019 Indian Scout Bobber (#indianscout)
Tier 1 Tuner
Trask Performance Intake
Vance & Hines 3" Slashcuts
Twisted Chopper 8" Custom Bar
Dean Speed License Plate Mount
Dean Speed Pulley Cover
Memphis Shades Gauntlet Fairing
Eagle Lights LED Halo
Saddlemen Renegade LS Solo
Indian Scout Bobber Fender Rack
Flux Capacitor
The Gear...
Helmet #1: Icon Alliance GT Rubitone (I hate this helmet)
Helmet #2: Atlas 2.0 Ronin (Inbound...)
Jacket (Spring / Summer): REAX Alta Mesh Jacket
Jacket (Fall / Winter): Viking Unshackled Black
Boots: Just some solid Bilt boots
Gloves: Scorpion Skrub
Jeans: Scorpion Covert Ultra Jeans
Socks: Yes!
Underwear: Clean!
Motovlog Setup...
GoPro Hero 7 Black and Hero 5 Session
Irritating mic adapter for GoPro
Purple Panda Microphone
Sena 20s Evo

[@firestarter8202]

IMPORTANT feedback to lightweight motorcyclists. I have progressive 444’s on my 23 Indian Scout Rouge and I weigh 130 pounds. Leather saddlebags, sissy bar and some supplies barely gets me above 140. I’ve got about 1/3 of an inch of preload on the shocks and they are absolutely MAGNIFICENT! Rest his soul, and much gratitude for all of his highly informative videos. But his last point about staying away from the shocks if you don’t weigh very much is NOT my experience. They’re just fine. What a difference!

[@victorsmith5206]

Saw your Progressive 444 video install and a few others on the Scout Bobber made the change on my bike. My back and my wife thanks you. Night and day difference.

[@dadwithabike]

Good to hear. Indian needs to do a better job on the suspension on these things

[@Someone_somewhere_93]

I’m here because my boyfriend is thinking of getting his first bike, he wants an Indian scout bobber (he’ll learn on my honda rebel 500 first for sure) and, I don’t want his lower back to suffer because of the stock shocks or the seat. Thank you so much for this video! ✨💕✨

[@dadwithabike]

Glad I could help

[@TheBeardedBobber]

Well done man. Good points on the shocks. Glad to hear they are doing good for you.

[@dadwithabike]

Thanks man ... and yes - they are an a$$ saver

[@seanharvey8254]

I miss Good Old Texas, Born in San Antonio moved back many times. Hopefully I'll be back in a Year with my own Harley, still doing my research

[@dadwithabike]

Well, I'm sure Texas misses you as well. The riding west of San Antonio is quite epic and I shoot that was from time to time.

[@roadboat9216]

Thanks for the video. Great info. I’m about 200# and my spine gets jarred sometimes. Would love a smoother ride. I also have saddle bags on me Scout. So a little more weight there too. Will look into this. Again thanks.

[@dadwithabike]

Glad it was helpful! These things make a HUGE difference for me.

[@YouthReachInc]

Good to hear your comments on weight. I fluctuate from 165-170 pounds, so the 444 might not be best for me.

[@dadwithabike]

Those 413s may be a solid option and they are only $250 or so

[@garyday4356]

This is killing me. I thought I knew what to get but I am 180. You said I may want to get the 413's the stress no reviews on the 413 via indian scout bobberanywhere...:(

[@dadwithabike]

You'll be okay with the 444s also. After ownership min have broken in a bit

[@daviddamora232]

Nice recommendation on the shocks and to keep weight in mind

[@dadwithabike]

Yeah. Not everyone needs to upgrade if your weight is right. Just a good sag setting

[@NationalParkRider]

Do 444 heavy duty version suits someone who weighs 188pounds? Also whats the difference between 490 sport and 444 shocks? I am planning one of them for my iron 883. Thank you!

[@dadwithabike]

I think the heavy duty would be a bit much for someone that is 188 lbs UNLESS it's a big cruiser. Sadly I'm not real familiar with the 490s

[@gregoryhobbs3368]

Awesome feedback, thanks again

[@dadwithabike]

No worries!

[@michaelclaridge6748]

Hey Dad with Bike. Sorry if I have missed this but did you install the 444 with the standard or heavy duty springs ? With thanks.

[@dadwithabike]

I did standard because my weight + gear never needed the HD springs. I'm 200lbs and my gear usually won't exceed 50 lbs.

[@michaelclaridge6748]

@@dadwithabike Many thanks for getting back to me. Finding your channel really helpful as have exactly the same issues with the bike. Thanks again. Ride safe. 😊

[@dadwithabike]

@@michaelclaridge6748 I'm glad you find it helpful and if there's anything else I can do to help - let me know. Ride safe as well

[@JuanAVela-lf9ql]

thank you for the video! I ride a lot on a daily basis and carry a passenger pretty often. Would you recommend me a 444? and if so, would you change both front and rear? or you would do the front one first/only? THANK YOU!

[@dadwithabike]

I don't have problems with the front suspension, only the back. If you are going to carry a passenger I would look at upgrading to the 444s

[@MischiefManage01]

Nice Bob Marley reference

[@dadwithabike]

Haha. Love me some Bob Marley

[@masterxace]

I’m worried I went to high with the HD vs the standard. Time will tell. I need the HD and the wife doesn’t. But I can’t stand the factory set. Might swap the HD for the standard and just crank them up for myself.

[@dadwithabike]

I think you'll be fine. It would only change the rear geometry a little and it shouldn't mess with handling.

[@masterxace]

dadwithabike well doesn’t matter. Today my order was cancelled. Was told progressive closed up shop for months now due to Covid-19 and was closed end of last year for a bit and they don’t expect back orders to be filled any time soon....

[@dadwithabike]

dang that sucks

[@masterxace]

Revzilla got a hold of me saying they had the 11 inch in hd black. Ordered.

[@salomp1452]

What shock length did you go with? Stock @ 11"? Or 11.5" ?

[@dadwithabike]

I went with 11.5 non heavy duty

[@salomp1452]

@@dadwithabike any detrimental effects you notice?

[@dadwithabike]

@@salomp1452 none. Only a much better ride

[@salomp1452]

@@dadwithabike 🤙🏼 Thanks

[@ccasaccia]

Would you recommend the Legend Suspension Revo-A Coil over the 444s?

[@dadwithabike]

Probably but only to make my fronts and rears the same. I really like my rear 444s though.

[@gabrielmungia8315]

Love the vids

[@dadwithabike]

Thanks!

[@TheJerham68]

I had wondered what the difference between these and the 413s. Those are for lighter guys. Now what about us big heavy guys? 444s still the option?

[@dadwithabike]

Yeah, 444s and the 444 HD are for larger. I'm 200 lbs and I'm only two turns in on my 444s. Lots of room to play

[@BoStErO1905]

What do you recommend for 170lbs dude? I'm just looking for a smoother ride on my Dyna

[@dadwithabike]

Smoother ride...seat and shocks is where I'd start.

[@Thrice_Greatest]

Would you say the optional fox shocks compare to the 444’s?

[@dadwithabike]

Oh yeah the fox are solud. I only went 444s cause they were $630....so cheaper.

[@HISVOICE4LIFE]

Whats your exhaust?

[@dadwithabike]

In this video it was the Vance and Hines Slash Cuts (slipons) but now I ride the Two Brothers COMPS 2-1 Performance Exhaust.

[@bjdouma]

Hi from Holland. As flat as Texas.

[@dadwithabike]

Haha, not all Texas is flat. I live in the Texas hill country where it's nice, hilly and curvy. Texas doesn't get really flat until you go way out west 😁

[@timb9027]

Flux capacitor...lmao