Thank you for these videos about mean streak. Just purchased one few months ago and I'm not very good mechanic, so I wanted to give my motorcycle to dealership to take care of it. but now, thanks to your videos, I vill do those maintenances my self, so I'm waiting for more videos 😊
Thanks for sharing this video, I have a 1600 Classic with 45k km on it I opted for the Progressive 412 replacement. I ride it as a bobber, they have worked out very well for me, far superior to the OEM shocks.
Dan you do a great job thank you for your efforts. Additionally on my old mean streak did new fork seals and progressive springs. The steering hub had all ready been done.
I liked this video a long time ago but I just finally bought the 444s. Can't wait to get them installed. What is your setup to record videos with both of your audio?
Going through the same shock replacemnt right now for my 2002 Mean Streak. However, unrelated, I'm more curious what you are using here to record your 2-up audio while riding. Thanks.
Lookout! You're on the wrong side of the road! LOL! Do these come in chrome? I experience the same with mine but I love the chrome look on the bike when the bags are off.
What's gone the teeth rattling bumps or her brains lol I'm getting ready to replace my shock absorbs and was wondering which ones to buy I thank you again for another great video
Why did you go with heavy duty instead of regular? What size are the shocks? FYI I had a beautiful mean streak all modded out got really sick and sold it for a song. Now I’m starting over. Ever consider swing wing foot pegs?
Hey Richard. I no longer have the meanstreak unfortunately I sold it last year. I went with heavy duty as this bike was 90% used for 2 up riding as well as that usually used for longer trips so we had luggage on there to. When I did ride solo though it was very harsh. Unsure on the shock size sorry. Have a look on progressive website they may list there. Never looked at those footpegs however I was very close to fitting floor board before I sold it.
I'm sure it's a nice upgrade(as it should be for the price of those) but it looked like you had the load adjusters on the lowest setting on the original shocks?
I have a pair of almost new heavy duty 12 inch 444s for Indian Scout and I am tempted to install them on my mean streak 2005... They look absolutely identical to yours... wonder if it's a good idea?... Happy Riding..
@@MOTODANS thank you! The concern is the standard vn1600 shocks are 13. 5", it's 1.5 " Loss of travel... Will ask progressive support and try it. Cheers
Update. Checked with Progressive support. They said, "the spring looks like it would be similar, the damper is completely different for the valving as it is specific to the vehicle. The shock below would be the correct one for a mean streak. Part: 444 (CHR) CRZR 12": 444-4240C" HTH
torque them down to 25 lbs, or check them regularly for tightness. I own 2 Mean Streaks, one set up for touring, one lowered, and hot rodded out. The greatest Kawasaki ever made, in my opinion. Vaquero's are nice too, but not in stock form (Boring!).
@@MOTODANS look forward to that video but even with just doing the rear did the wobble went away? Having the same issues with my mean streak found out the rear shocks are blown has I try to raise it to 32 psi and drops right back to 2 psi
Only reason I went with the 444 was for ease of adjusting the preload but to be honest I never really touch it. I think I may have adjusted it twice since fitting them so for that I would probably just go with the 412
Thank you for these videos about mean streak. Just purchased one few months ago and I'm not very good mechanic, so I wanted to give my motorcycle to dealership to take care of it.
but now, thanks to your videos, I vill do those maintenances my self, so I'm waiting for more videos 😊
Glad I can be of help. Stay tuned will have more videos coming!
Thanks for sharing this video, I have a 1600 Classic with 45k km on it I opted for the Progressive 412 replacement. I ride it as a bobber, they have worked out very well for me, far superior to the OEM shocks.
Dan you do a great job thank you for your efforts. Additionally on my old mean streak did new fork seals and progressive springs. The steering hub had all ready been done.
Thanks for the comments Richard. I was going to do progressive springs but the ones I ordered turned up wrong so I never got round to it.
Thx for the video, I find you videos very informative
Thanks for watching peter
For some reason I turned into my dad and said out loud "it's not a spacer if you don't put it on first, it's just a fat washer"
Man I need to come over there and ride! Love the scenery!
It's pretty special!
@@MOTODANS I have a 2004 Mean Streak that I’ve turned into a bagger with a Boba Fett paint scheme.
Nice one! That's sounds unique. Got any pics?
@@MOTODANS I do, but it’s not letting me upload them here.
@@MOTODANS you’re in New Zealand?
Those rear shocks , awesome. Did the bolt to stud and nut conversion on my dr650 oil filter cover, looks good, so much better. 😎
Thanks Peter, Glad you liked it!
Nice one, and congratulations on the 1k subscribers!
Thank You!
I liked this video a long time ago but I just finally bought the 444s. Can't wait to get them installed.
What is your setup to record videos with both of your audio?
Thank you,
I have a mic directly into my gopro and for Danni I put a separate audio recorder into her helmet and just sync them in post
Going through the same shock replacemnt right now for my 2002 Mean Streak. However, unrelated, I'm more curious what you are using here to record your 2-up audio while riding. Thanks.
I have a go pro with mic for myself and a secondary audio recorder for Danni, then just joined them in post
Lookout! You're on the wrong side of the road! LOL!
Do these come in chrome? I experience the same with mine but I love the chrome look on the bike when the bags are off.
😂 Yes they do also come in chrome.
What's gone the teeth rattling bumps or her brains lol I'm getting ready to replace my shock absorbs and was wondering which ones to buy I thank you again for another great video
The teeth rattling bumps🤣 Thanks Eric!
Why did you go with heavy duty instead of regular? What size are the shocks? FYI I had a beautiful mean streak all modded out got really sick and sold it for a song. Now I’m starting over. Ever consider swing wing foot pegs?
Hey Richard. I no longer have the meanstreak unfortunately I sold it last year. I went with heavy duty as this bike was 90% used for 2 up riding as well as that usually used for longer trips so we had luggage on there to. When I did ride solo though it was very harsh. Unsure on the shock size sorry. Have a look on progressive website they may list there. Never looked at those footpegs however I was very close to fitting floor board before I sold it.
I'm sure it's a nice upgrade(as it should be for the price of those) but it looked like you had the load adjusters on the lowest setting on the original shocks?
Hey Chip, I am not sure on that I never messed around with the stock shocks too much to be honest.
I have a pair of almost new heavy duty 12 inch 444s for Indian Scout and I am tempted to install them on my mean streak 2005... They look absolutely identical to yours... wonder if it's a good idea?... Happy Riding..
If they are the same length go for it. Bikes will be a similar weight
@@MOTODANS thank you! The concern is the standard vn1600 shocks are 13. 5", it's 1.5 " Loss of travel... Will ask progressive support and try it. Cheers
Update. Checked with Progressive support. They said, "the spring looks like it would be similar, the damper is completely different for the valving as it is specific to the vehicle. The shock below would be the correct one for a mean streak. Part: 444 (CHR) CRZR 12": 444-4240C" HTH
Where did you purchase the windscreen for the bike
Hey Dixon, it was on the bike when I bought it. It is not branded just a universal one that has a few bar mounted clamps.
torque them down to 25 lbs, or check them regularly for tightness. I own 2 Mean Streaks, one set up for touring, one lowered, and hot rodded out. The greatest Kawasaki ever made, in my opinion. Vaquero's are nice too, but not in stock form (Boring!).
Common for coming slack? Will keep an eye on them for sure. It certainly a good bike
Kawasaki Drifter is best, my opinion.
Can’t find those shocks for the mean streak,the ones I saw where for the Harley
Also did u ever do the front fork springs?
Haven't yet. I did order them but got sent the wrong ones still something I am meaning to do
@@MOTODANS look forward to that video but even with just doing the rear did the wobble went away? Having the same issues with my mean streak found out the rear shocks are blown has I try to raise it to 32 psi and drops right back to 2 psi
The door wobble? It does sound like your rear shocks are gone
Would you say it was worth? I was looking at the 444 or 412
Only reason I went with the 444 was for ease of adjusting the preload but to be honest I never really touch it. I think I may have adjusted it twice since fitting them so for that I would probably just go with the 412
@@MOTODANS nice thanks for getting back to me. Inwill get the 412 and save like 500$.